Iliman Ndiaye heads back to Everton in frustration ahead of Aston Villa clash

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Iliman Ndiaye has left the Senegal camp frustrated after their final game, as the Everton star isn’t happy.

Everton have a gem in Iliman Ndiaye, as the £15 million signing was excellent business from Kevin Thelwell.

The winger has been on fire so far this season, as he was hoping to take this form into playing for Senegal.

It seems like he did, as Senegal fans praised Ndiaye after he put in a solid display against DR Congo.

But the player himself was frustrated by something after the game before he returned to Finch Farm.

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Iliman Ndiaye not happy with Senegal performance before Everton return

The winger has come out to the Senegalese press and has criticised himself for his own display in the 3-2 win against Congo.

Ndiaye spoke to wiwisport after the victory, with the 25-year-old claiming he could have played greater than he did.

“We stayed calm after the 2-0. We know what team we are and that we had to stay calm and continue to play our game. We did it, we came back and won the match. I could have done better. I think I could have helped the team a little more,” Ndiaye said.

“But I try to enjoy myself as always. I try to play my football and continue to work, to help the team go as far as possible.”

It’s interesting to see the Everton star feel disappointed after what seemed like another strong performance, but this sums up his character, as Ndiaye always wants more.

Ndiaye can become world class and is on the right pathway to achieving this, and instead of his own criticism, the Senegal international deserves praise for what he’s done so far this campaign.

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Iliman Ndiaye is almost matching Erling Haaland at Everton as praise is deserved

Currently, the Toffees winger is one of the most dangerous players in the league, so it’s surprising to hear his own negative thoughts.

Backing this up, Ndiaye is almost matching Erling Haaland in what seemed like a category of his own, as the winger has been frightening in the final third so far this season.

There is a clear reason why Inter Milan wanted Ndiaye for £40 million, and why Everton rejected the offer, as he’s worth more than that value.

The Aston Villa game on Saturday will be a great way to pick up from where he left off before the break, as the 25-year-old deserves nothing but plaudits for his efforts at Everton.