little elfin
Player Valuation: £10m
Before kickoff, we were looking like we might drop out of the European race entirely. Fast forward ninety minutes, and we’re right back in the thick of the Champions League conversation!
The sight at the final whistle—with their lot heading for the exits early—says it all. There’s a soul and a connection at Everton that Chelsea are still desperately scrambling to find.
Garner was tasked with shadowing Cole Palmer within a zonal setup, a role that demands massive footballing IQ. You’ve got to know exactly when to stick to your man and when to drop off to maintain the team's shape.
Combine that defensive shift with his "soul-crushing" passing, and it’s no wonder Moyes hailed him as the best player on the pitch.
Just don't ever stick him at right-back again!
Beto is back to his influential best. We all know his game—just feed him the right channels. He might not have the silky flair of a world-beater, but he creates absolute chaos and panic in the opposition ranks.
Ndiaye is really finding his groove. The biggest improvement is his decision-making. He knows when to hold it up, when to bypass the press, and when to go it alone or link up. Used to be he’d try to turn every single time and lose it; now, he’s playing with his head up.
Pickford bagged his 100th clean sheet, and that save from Enzo’s point-blank blast was world-class. To the critics saying it was his fault for a shaky punch-out earlier: you’ve clearly only ever played five-a-side on a Sunday. For a keeper standing only 185cm, coming out to claim crosses through a forest of giants takes massive guts. Mistakes happen, but his spring and reflexes are the reason we’re still breathing.
As a fan of the Samba style, I was a bit gutted to see a top-tier striker like Joao Pedro get absolutely pocketed by our old warhorse center-backs. But I loved watching Estevao—he sent Mykolenko for a hot dog a few times! Even Moyes had to throw Branthwaite on just to double up on him.
If Chelsea ever fancy selling him, give us a shout... we’ll even throw in a bit of "under the table" cash to sweeten the deal.
The sight at the final whistle—with their lot heading for the exits early—says it all. There’s a soul and a connection at Everton that Chelsea are still desperately scrambling to find.
Garner was tasked with shadowing Cole Palmer within a zonal setup, a role that demands massive footballing IQ. You’ve got to know exactly when to stick to your man and when to drop off to maintain the team's shape.
Combine that defensive shift with his "soul-crushing" passing, and it’s no wonder Moyes hailed him as the best player on the pitch.
Just don't ever stick him at right-back again!
Beto is back to his influential best. We all know his game—just feed him the right channels. He might not have the silky flair of a world-beater, but he creates absolute chaos and panic in the opposition ranks.
Ndiaye is really finding his groove. The biggest improvement is his decision-making. He knows when to hold it up, when to bypass the press, and when to go it alone or link up. Used to be he’d try to turn every single time and lose it; now, he’s playing with his head up.
Pickford bagged his 100th clean sheet, and that save from Enzo’s point-blank blast was world-class. To the critics saying it was his fault for a shaky punch-out earlier: you’ve clearly only ever played five-a-side on a Sunday. For a keeper standing only 185cm, coming out to claim crosses through a forest of giants takes massive guts. Mistakes happen, but his spring and reflexes are the reason we’re still breathing.
As a fan of the Samba style, I was a bit gutted to see a top-tier striker like Joao Pedro get absolutely pocketed by our old warhorse center-backs. But I loved watching Estevao—he sent Mykolenko for a hot dog a few times! Even Moyes had to throw Branthwaite on just to double up on him.
If Chelsea ever fancy selling him, give us a shout... we’ll even throw in a bit of "under the table" cash to sweeten the deal.
