Sean Dyche could hand Everton ‘hero’ first start of season vs Nottingham Forest

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Everton will be desperate to claim their first win since being docked ten points today, but face a tough task travelling to Nottingham Forest and claiming a result.

The Tricky Trees are a notoriously impressive side when backed by their home support, and whilst they were beaten last weekend by Brighton and Hove Albion in frustrating fashion, that actually marked their first loss at the City Ground this Premier League season.

In order to claim an important result, moving them one step closer to the safety they so richly crave, the Toffees will have to remain solid and steadfast in their defensive approach.

Therefore, Sean Dyche cannot afford to have any potential liabilities on his side.

Ashley Young’s continued first-team involvement has drawn many questions, but today it must end with Seamus Coleman brought back into the fold.

How bad has Ashley Young been?

At 38 years old, few expected the former Manchester United winger to come and be an instant starter for Everton following his free transfer last summer.

However, his 52-year-old boss clearly favours him, despite his lack of athleticism, rashness in the tackle and culpability at the back.

The full-back has already amassed two errors leading to goals, committed one penalty, and seen red across his 12 Premier League starts this campaign, with Nathan Patterson left to watch, frustrated on the bench, via Sofascore.

If Dyche is unable to trust in the youth, then at least Coleman, who is finally back after the injury sustained in May’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City, will mark a nice middle ground between the athletic Scotsman and the experienced Englishman.

The Ireland international has amassed 409 senior appearances for Everton and remains a ‘hero’ around Merseyside, as labelled by their late chairman Bill Kenwright.

Just last season saw the 35-year-old impress at right-back, making just one error that led to a goal across 23 appearances whilst maintaining two clearances and 1.5 tackles per game, via Sofascore.

The £55k-per-week stalwart will offer that solidity and reliability Dyche has been seeking, should he be deemed fit to start, and therefore his inclusion is a must today in what would be his first start of the season.