‘I do like’: Sean Dyche suggests he could be about to change formation at Everton

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Everton manager Sean Dyche has now stated that he likes to play two strikers upfront, suggesting a potential change in formation for the Blues.

The Toffees’ boss has been restricted with his attacking options since his January appointment at Goodison Park, but now has £26m forward Beto as well as the fit-again Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Indeed, with Everton travelling to Brentford for a crucial Premier League tie this Saturday, Dyche admitted that he does ‘like’ to play two upfront, suggesting he could be about to change his formation.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference via Everton’s official YouTube channel, Dyche was asked about playing with two centre-forwards and confirmed it is something he would like to do, provided he had the right balance in midfield.

The Everton boss said: “I’ve always liked playing with two strikers, but it’s got to suit the rest of the team where possible.

You’ve got to have the players that can work in midfield, but I do like two strikers when I can.”

Dyche might have to gamble with formation as current setup has not paid dividends

Everton have managed just two Premier League goals so far this season, both of which came during the 2-2 draw at Bramall Lane.

Indeed, new arrival Beto marked his Everton debut with a goal in a 2-1 win over Doncaster Rovers in the Second Round of the League Cup but looked isolated during last week’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Calvert-Lewin has been in and out of the side through injury in the opening weeks of the campaign but replaced Beto in the second half against the Gunners last Saturday.

The availability of both centre-forwards provides Sean Dyche with his best attacking options since he arrived at the club and a change in attacking formation will no doubt be a welcome variation for the travelling Evertonians.

It would be a brave move from Sean Dyche to play 4-4-2 away from home, but it is a gamble worth taking and one that would earn the Everton manager the respect of a frustrated fan base.