Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye Shines in Disappointing Draw Against Brentford
Everton’s 0-0 draw against Brentford at Goodison Park on Saturday was a disappointing result for the Toffees, but one player who emerged with credit was Iliman Ndiaye. The £16.9m midfielder was a constant threat to the Brentford defense, showcasing his pace, skill, and determination.
Despite being played out of position on the left-hand side, Ndiaye excelled, causing problems for the Brentford defenders with his dribbling ability and creating four chances for his teammates. His performance was a rare bright spot in an otherwise lackluster display from Everton.
Ndiaye’s statistics from the match make for impressive reading. He had 58 touches, made four key passes, and achieved a passing accuracy percentage of 87. He also completed one cross and one long ball, and won six duels. His all-around performance was a testament to his growing importance to the Everton team.
While Ndiaye’s display was encouraging, the same cannot be said for the rest of the Everton team. The Toffees struggled to create chances and were unable to capitalize on Brentford’s numerical disadvantage after Christian Norgaard’s red card. The draw was a disappointing result for Everton, and one that will only add to the pressure on manager Sean Dyche.
Dyche’s decision to leave his team to their own devices for long periods of the match was puzzling, and his substitutions were made too late to have any significant impact on the game. The Everton fans’ frustration with Dyche’s tactics and team selection is growing, and it remains to be seen how much longer he will be given to turn things around.
In contrast, Ndiaye’s performance was a reminder that there is still talent within the Everton squad. If the Toffees can find a way to get the best out of Ndiaye and their other key players, they may yet be able to turn their season around. However, on the evidence of Saturday’s draw, there is still much work to be done.
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