Sean Dyche is a man under pressure at Everton right now, and there’s one thing he’s finding ‘weird’ that people keep saying to him on Merseyside.
A managerial change could be in the offing at Everton if results don’t improve, especially with a struggling West Ham side up next in the Premier League.
Sean Dyche‘s decision-making is one of a number of things that have been called into question already this season, with unimaginable defeats from winning positions and team selection.
The decision from Dyche to not start Jarrad Branthwaite against Southampton sent a shock through the Everton dressing room, and it’s got Michael Ball on his back too.
Now, the Everton boss has decided to come out and speak about on issue that’s been passed on to him at the club, and how it’s an impossible conundrum to solve.
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Sean Dyche says people have been questioning him over playing one player up top for Everton
Sean Dyche has typically opted for two up top for the majority of his career, with many of us fans remembering the old-fashioned pairing of Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes at Burnley.
However, there’s been a bit of a switch at Everton, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin operating as the lone striker most of the time for the Toffees.
However, it just hasn’t worked out for the Englishman this season and Beto has certainly looked positive over the last couple of games, which has made supporters want change.
This is something that Dyche isn’t too pleased about.
Speaking to the Mirror, the Everton boss has stated that people are now complaining about him not playing two strikers up top.
“It is one of those weird conundrums I’m stuck in. Now people are saying to me why aren’t I playing two up front. For nine years, everyone saying ‘Goodness, all he ever does is play two up front!”
Would two up top work for Everton?
It may seem like a good idea on paper, but it just wouldn’t work out.
Beto and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are too similar in how they operate. Both men look to hold up the ball and use their strength, as well as dominance in the air.
You really need someone nippy and prolific to be operating off any drop downs and knock-ons from either play, which could be a perfect role for Iliman Ndiaye.
Switching to two up top would also take away from Everton’s midfield as you’re losing your attacking midfielder, which could expose an already fragile defence.
There’s also the issue of having to play Ndiaye and McNeil on either wing if you want to fit them both in, which just isn’t ideal.
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