£40k-p/w Everton player is a clear weak link, he’s causing a big problem for Sean Dyche

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Everton’s recent upturn in form has come off the back of a few key things that their manager has implemented, solidifying the threadbare side he inherited tenfold.

Arguably the main positive that Sean Dyche has managed to integrate has actually been cutting out mistakes, removing liabilities from the side and replacing them with dependable assets.

Michael Keane for Jarrad Branthwaite is one such example, as is Jack Harrison coming in to take Demarai Gray’s spot. Even Abdoulaye Doucoure’s presence in the midfield marks a far more consistent star than Alex Iwobi, and as such they are now a far better side.

However, it has not been an overnight process for the 52-year-old boss, who did persist with some of his weaker players for longer than some fans would have liked.

It seems like he is set to do the same with Ashley Young, who he seems intent on keeping in the starting side despite his weaknesses.

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Having only dropped Keane due to mounting fan pressure following a string of poor performances, it seems like the same fate could now befall the 38-year-old.

After all, his last two Premier League games have seen him sent off in the Merseyside derby, before being terrorised more recently in yesterday’s draw with Brighton and Hove Albion.

The £40k-per-week has hardly been inspiring since making his free switch over the summer, in a deal that was lauded by many for the qualities he would bring.

An experienced winner who impressed at Aston Villa, many thought that as a backup option Young would impress.

However, the ageing dud has inexplicably been a consistent starter, keeping out the raw yet promising Nathan Patterson.

There is little form to merit such a selection too, with the former Manchester United winger regularly being bypassed due to his lack of physicality. He is being dribbled past 1.3 times per game in the league, yet wins possession a startling 0.1 times per game.

Not only that, but he has made two errors that have led to goal already, and was recently included in WhoScored’s worst-rated XI of summer signings.

Young is causing a big problem at Everton, as a clear weak link at full-back. Not only is he causing issues for Dyche on the pitch, but should he persist, it could end up becoming an ugly situation akin to the one where Keane was hung out to dry.