Everton Player Ratings: Jordan Pickford Stellar in West Ham Draw
Chris Beesley grades the Everton players after their Premier League clash with West Ham United.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was the standout performer for Everton, earning a 9/10 rating for his sensational display. Pickford made five impressive stops to deny West Ham’s attacking threats, including substitute Danny Ings twice late on, Guido Rodriguez from outside the area in the second half, and Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio in quick succession just before the break.
Pickford’s impressive statistics from the match include:
- 5 impressive saves
- 75% pass accuracy
- 100% claim success rate
- 12 recoveries
These numbers underscore Pickford’s importance to Everton’s defensive setup and his ability to make game-changing saves.
Defender Ashley Young received a 7/10 rating for his positive display, pushing forward and operating effectively at the back in a typically wily fashion. Young picked up a booking late on for a foul on Luis Guilherme.
Vitalii Mykolenko earned a 6/10 rating, going close with a deflected shot after the break and looking more assured with Jarrad Branthwaite back alongside him. Mykolenko’s performance was a marked improvement from his previous outing against Southampton.
Captain James Tarkowski received a 7/10 rating for his strong display at the back, making a crucial block on a Jarrod Bowen shot and keeping tabs on Michail Antonio. Tarkowski’s leadership and organizational skills were evident throughout the match.
Jarrad Branthwaite impressed with an 8/10 rating, showcasing his immaculate reading of the game, pace, and power at the back. Branthwaite also demonstrated his ability to carry the ball forwards out of defense, providing an additional attacking threat.
Midfielder Idrissa Gueye earned a 7/10 rating for his probing display from deep, combining his defensive tasks with some expansive running and creating an early chance with a shot that bobbled wide.
Gueye’s statistics from the match include:
- 85% pass accuracy
- 4 tackles won
- 2 interceptions
Orel Mangala received a 7/10 rating for his solid display, keeping things ticking over in the center of the park and doing the simple things well.
Jesper Lindstrom earned a 7/10 rating for his promising display, heading a couple of decent chances, including a close-range effort that Lukasz Fabianski tipped over the bar.
Abdoulaye Doucoure received a 6/10 rating for his hardworking display, but it was more perspiration than inspiration.
Iliman Ndiaye earned a 7/10 rating for his hard-working display, fashioning several openings cutting inside from the left and looking a real handful again when he ran at defenders.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin received a 6/10 rating for putting himself about to keep the Hammers defenders on their toes, winning aerial duels without any clear-cut openings.
Substitutes Beto and Jack Harrison received 6/10 and 5/10 ratings, respectively, for their late cameos.
Everton’s draw against West Ham marks an encouraging display, but the team still relies heavily on Pickford’s exceptional goalkeeping. Manager Sean Dyche will look to build on this performance going into the international break.
Upcoming Fixtures:
Everton’s next match is against Brentford on November 23.
Brentford’s impressive start to the season has seen them rise to prominence, and they will pose a formidable challenge to Everton. Dyche must use the international break to address his team’s shortcomings and devise a strategy to contain Brentford’s attacking threats.
Conclusion:
Everton’s player ratings against West Ham highlight the team’s strengths and weaknesses. While Pickford’s display was exceptional, the team’s attacking potency remains a concern.
As Everton heads into the international break, Dyche must reflect on his team’s performance and identify areas for improvement.
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