2024/25 Beto

[Joey66]

When he came tactical changes were made with Nydaie moving into middle, was the first time Everton was set up to play to his strengths, play off shoulder. Which lasted 2 mins before it was changed again to suit lumping it again due McNeil injury. Still took his 2 chances both on target saved and then scores. Done more in 14 minutes than DCL has done in several entire games when it comes to scoring.

We also sent him a partner which made it 4 4 2...huge difference their defence had more to look after - you watch next game v Southampton same starting 11...

 

[FTY]

He's limited and has several big name detractors on this forum
He 100% outscores dom with similar game time in this team and he cares so much
Is he who I want to see leading the line next season...no...but he should be starting for now

I don’t know the stats so could be wrong but surely the team score more when DCL is in the side vs Beto. Crap finisher but, with Dyche’s style, DCL suits us much better

That being said, absolutely made up for him. Celebrated like we all would

 

[FTY]

We also sent him a partner which made it 4 4 2...huge difference their defence had more to look after - you watch next game v Southampton same starting 11...

We line up in 442 for most of the game tbf, as that’s our out of possession shape

 

[Eggs]

We line up in 442 for most of the game tbf, as that’s our out of possession shape

….that’s more of a fair comment with Doucoure at no10 than McNeil.

 

[PhilEFC]

We line up in 442 for most of the game tbf, as that’s our out of possession shape

I’d say it was more 4-5-1 out of possession.

Our attacking midfielder drops very deep and usually Calvert-Lewin is chasing shadows while their centre halves pass it amongst themselves.

 

[Joey66]

….that’s more of a fair comment with Doucoure at no10 than McNeil.

Doucs should never be near the team MOTD looked no player near DCL a long hoof ball nearest player in a blue shirt only 30 yards away!

 

[FTY]

….that’s more of a fair comment with Doucoure at no10 than McNeil.

Nah. He’s parallel to DCL most of the time too

 

[Eggs]

Nah. He’s parallel to DCL most of the time too

….McNeil struggles to get alongside and beyond DCL in open play. A bit like Gomes in that role last season, their natural tendency is to sit a bit deeper. He does, however, offer a lot more quality in possession.

 

[Blast_of_Cannock]

We can't really tell if he's up to the challenge unless he's given a consistent run of games. Unreal he hasn't been given this, when you consider the run Dom's had without scoring. And don't get me started on the nearly 30 game run Maupay was given to score his single goal.

 

[Joey66]

….McNeil struggles to get alongside and beyond DCL in open play. A bit like Gomes in that role last season, their natural tendency is to sit a bit deeper. He does, however, offer a lot more quality in possession.

End of the day oldest slowest midfield in the prem - hence hoofball - easier away v standard opposition as we can defend & attack on the break - attacking any team at home those tactics don't work as we try to arrack more as our fans expect it !
Expecting a solo no nine to win thd ball in the air or k rock it down for himself is a very big expectation to bear fruit - 4 4 2 hast be our answer ,,,
Wat hing the blues is so frustrating under this manager!

 

[gonetomorrow]

Beto needs to start next week. He's desperate to do well.

 

[Street end man]

….McNeil struggles to get alongside and beyond DCL in open play. A bit like Gomes in that role last season, their natural tendency is to sit a bit deeper. He does, however, offer a lot more quality in possession.

Stays onside though

 

[Furey1878]

Stays onside though

NcNeil being offside is physically impossible with his speed... One day we'll have a manager that likes his full backs to get forward, then I think McNeil will find joy coming in off the right. On the left he's too one dimensional and through the middle he struggles against better midfielders

 

[NathDogg]

Deserves far more minutes than he’s been getting, but that goes for a good few players in this massive squad we’ve built. They just can’t get a game….

 

[Eggs]

….hoping Broja leapfrogs them all, otherwise it’s like shuffling the chairs on the Titanic.