Chelsea expert warns Everton not to play Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in one position

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Everton are about to complete the signing of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea.

David Moyes has been keen to sign a goal-scoring midfielder since he returned in January and has tried for a number of players domestically and on the continent.

But finally, Moyes is set to sign Dewsbury-Hall in a £25m deal, having already completed his medical at Finch Farm.

The 26-year-old became Everton’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window after Carlos Alcaraz, Thierno Barry, Mark Travers and Adam Aznou.

To get the lowdown on exactly what to expect from Dewsbury-Hall, we spoke to Chelsea Chronicle journalist Jack Drury, who noted there is one position that Moyes should absolutely avoid playing him in.

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What to expect from Everton’s new signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

What are his strengths?

“Dewsbury-Hall is a really strong ball carrier in the middle of the park. When given the chance, he didn’t really look out of place alongside some real superstars at Chelsea, which is a compliment in itself.

“His work rate is also something which stood out as a strength. In some big games, he was brought on late to help with the pressing and bring legs into the midfield, and there’s no reason this couldn’t be the case if he was a starter.”

Where can he improve?

“He could perhaps improve with his actual defensive work. It’s hard to criticise it too much because he wasn’t tested to the limits in the majority of his starts, which came in the Conference League, but in squads where he was at times the most defensive midfielder on the pitch, there were gaps at times.”

What is his best position?

“I think Dewsbury-Hall’s best position would be the more attacking member of a midfield 2/3. He definitely provides a goal threat, but found this role difficult to come by for Chelsea with Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer in the side.

“One area I would not look to play him is out wide. He played there a number of times and really struggled to impact proceedings.”

Do you think he’ll be a success at Everton?

“Yes, I think he’d be a great signing. It’s difficult to convince players to do this, but I would have loved him to stay and continue to play a part from the bench.”

“But with limited minutes, I think he was a valuable member of the matchday squad, and I can only imagine that will improve with a regular starting role.”