It's fair to say, it's been an eventful week in Everton.
On Thursday, just hours before the FA Cup tie at home to Peterborough United, the announcement was made Sean Dyche He was sacked, leaving Leighton Baines and captain Seamus Coleman in caretaker charge, and they oversaw an unspectacular 2-0 win.
Remarkably, this is the first time ever Premier League The club fired its coach on the day of the match, before the start of the match. For 30 years.
This was then confirmed on Saturday morning David Moyes He returned 13 years after leaving Merseyside Manchester Unitedhaving supervised a huge 518 matches during His first mantra is responsibility.
With the Toffees currently sitting in 16th place in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone, reinforcements are needed, but could the first arrival of Moyes' second reign be imminent?
Everton wants to strengthen its attacking line
According to a report by L TEAMtalk and Everton in talks With Olympique Lyonnais regarding the signing of Ernest Nehme.
Meanwhile, Reports from France on social media They claim the deal is just “one step” away with “an agreement almost reached between the various parties.”
Nomah joined Lyon from Danish Superligaen side Nordsjælland For 30 million euros In 2023, suggesting the Blues are unlikely to get him on the cheap.
However, as he pointed out Colin Millar, Matt Slater and Matt Woosnam from The AthleticLes Gones was temporarily relegated from French League 1 “After auditing their financial positions,” they reported that they had to “satisfactorily improve their financial position before the end of this season.”
As a result, it appears that Neema will be sacrificed, although no Everton fan should consider this deal a done deal until he officially puts it on paper.
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That's because grace is in the summer He was reportedly close to joining Fulham, only to partially disappear during a medical, after he broke down in tears, declaring his love for the OL and refusing a move to west London, with American owner John Texter later forced to send a letter of apology to the Cottages.
And it's fair to say the Toffees are hoping to avoid similar complications.
How does Ernest Nehme compare to Dwight MacNeil?
Ghanaian commentator George Addo Jr. on Twitter He describes his compatriot as “some talent,” along with the journalist Mrs Ampofo Adding that he is a “fantastic dribbler.”
Wesley Mack from Opta's The Analyst He describes him as a “multi-functional striker” capable of playing anywhere across the front three, comparing him to the West Ham striker. Muhammad Al-Qudsanother Ghanaian striker who started his career with the world-famous club Right to the dream academy.
Well, considering Everton are the second lowest scorers in the Premier League this season Rock bottom for xGThe Blues need all the attacking boost they can get, but how do Naama compare to them? Their joint top scorer Dwight MacNeil?
Comparison of Nehme vs. McNeil (23/24 and 24/25) |
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statistics |
blessing |
MacNeil |
Appearances |
56 |
56 |
minutes |
3,205 |
4,732 |
goal |
8 |
7 |
Expected goals |
6 |
4.3 |
Helps |
4 |
10 |
Expected assists |
5.1 |
12.2 |
Shots on target % |
39.7% |
27.4% |
Snapshot creation procedures |
109 |
190 |
Crosses |
122 |
365 |
Takeover attempts |
160 |
103 |
Holds progressivism |
146 |
111 |
The table shows that these two wings are very different in style.
McNeil is much more creative, which is why he has collected a much higher number of assists and expected passes, whereas last season, there were only eight players in Europe's 'big five' leagues. Put more crosses of his 229; Dyche ball at its best.
Meanwhile, Blessing is more dribbling, registering more passes and progressive movements, with the Ghanaian being noticeably more of a goal threat. Scored 15 goals during His last campaign in Nordsjælland, On target against Famous rivals such as Paris Saint-Germain and Eintracht Frankfurt since their move to Lyon.
A carry is considered progressive if the ball is carried towards the opponent's goal at least 10 yards from its starting point or carried into the penalty area.
Well, considering Everton have not scored in eight of their last ten Premier League matches, failing to find the back of the net astonishingly. 39% of the league In the games Dyche takes charge of, he will certainly be a welcome addition to all Evertonians.