Stanley Parker
Player Valuation: £15m
"Substitutions are now too late, no change in formation (the infamous plan B) and dare i say it - negative, anybody managed to understand Alcaraz for Besic in the derby yet ?" Can this post by Paul Bernard be the own goal of the season?
Against Liverpool, Martinez planned to contain the opposition with three defensive midfield players - Barry, Besic and McCarthy. This was reasonably successful, but limited Everton's attacking potential. Until the change, Everton hadn't managed a shot on target.
For the last five minutes, Martinez decided to go for a win by bringing on Barkley for Naismith and pushing the full backs forward. He took off one of the trio of defensive midfield players - Besic - and brought on Alcaraz to play in a back three.
With three at the back - Stones, Jagielka and Alcaraz - Baines and Coleman were able to push forward as wing backs. The change was immediately successful. Barkley released Coleman who put in strong shot; only a great save from Mignolet denied Everton a goal and a win.
So Martinez does change his formation and make positive substitutions. And, yes, there was a purpose in bringing on Alcaraz for Besic.
Against Liverpool, Martinez planned to contain the opposition with three defensive midfield players - Barry, Besic and McCarthy. This was reasonably successful, but limited Everton's attacking potential. Until the change, Everton hadn't managed a shot on target.
For the last five minutes, Martinez decided to go for a win by bringing on Barkley for Naismith and pushing the full backs forward. He took off one of the trio of defensive midfield players - Besic - and brought on Alcaraz to play in a back three.
With three at the back - Stones, Jagielka and Alcaraz - Baines and Coleman were able to push forward as wing backs. The change was immediately successful. Barkley released Coleman who put in strong shot; only a great save from Mignolet denied Everton a goal and a win.
So Martinez does change his formation and make positive substitutions. And, yes, there was a purpose in bringing on Alcaraz for Besic.