Everton The team finds itself just four points above the relegation zone, sitting in 16th place in the league Premier League After playing 22 matches. The Toffees are the second-lowest scorers in the division, with only Southampton having scored fewer goals this season.
Top scorer Elimane Ndiaye He participated in 24 matches since joining the clubHe scored six goals in a total of 1,949 minutes he has played so far, and he gave one of his best performances this season against Tottenham last time, scoring a wonderful solo goal.
However, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has had a tougher season in front of goal, He scored three goals in 21 matchesA total of 1,569 minutes played.
This can be seen David MoyesThe team acquired another striker option in the January window, to help ease Ndiaye's burden and replace the injured Armando Broga who is expected to be out for an extended period of time.
Everton is looking for a new striker in January
according to Reports from journalist Graeme BaileyEverton FC has contacted Monaco, a club in the French League, to inquire about the availability of Swiss striker Brielle Embolo.
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West Ham were also mentioned in the report as an interested party, with both clubs looking to bolster their attacking ranks in this window.
Reports suggest Monaco are ready to let the striker leave this month, having already signed a striker replacement. However, Italian side Como – managed by Cesc Fabregas – are said to have stolen a march in the chase for Embolo's signature, and so the Premier League clubs will face stiff competition.
He has an epiphany He participated in 26 matches in all competitions with the French team this seasonHe scored five goals and provided five assists.
How does Brielle Embolo compare to Dominic Calvert-Lewin
While Calvert-Lewin provides a great outlet as a striker for Ndiaye into the game, Embolo can bring a different dynamic, having the pace to keep up with Ndiaye on the counter-attack, which could make them an incredibly effective double team in transition.
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Comparison between Brielle Embolo and Dominic Calvert-Lewin |
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Statistics (per 90 minutes) |
plunger |
Calvert-Lewin |
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Objectives |
0.22 |
0.17 |
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Helps |
0.27 |
0.06 |
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xG |
0.62 |
0.35 |
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xAG |
0.24 |
0.03 |
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Holds progressivism |
0.95 |
1.26 |
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Progressive passes |
2.15 |
1.03 |
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Total shots |
2.63 |
2.64 |
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Goals / Shot |
0.24 |
0.18 |
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He won aerial duels |
2.22 |
4.71 |
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Statistics taken from FBref |
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When you compare Embolo and Calvert-Lewin, you can see how the Swiss striker comes out on top. He is a more decisive player, providing more goals with both goals and assists, but he also contributes more to the link-up, making 2.15 progressive passes per 90 himself.
A pass is considered progressive if the distance between the starting point and the next touch is at least 10 meters closer to the opponent's goal or any completed pass inside the penalty area.
Embolo was previously classified as a striker with “Rough pace” by analyst Raj Chauhan in 2021 and He praised its “electric” qualities. Written by Tom Cameron, President of FIFA. This could unleash more of Ndiaye's creativity, as he is able to carry the ball inside and play Embolo through him, making intelligent moves behind the defensive lines in the Premier League.
If Everton are successful in signing Embolo, they will have two different types of strikers in the squad for Moyes to choose between.
The former is more of a target man and crosser (as evidenced by his aerial numbers), and could potentially be useful off the bench late in games, while Embolo could provide more pace and movement at the back for the Toffees.
