Fun Tim Stat from the Athletic- Everton have won just one of the eight league matches Tim Iroegbunam has started since he joined in summer 2024 — August’s 2-0 success against Brighton & Hove Albion. They have also conceded an average of nearly two goals with him in the side compared to 34 in the 35 games he did not start.
Has left gaps when hes played and needs to improve his positioning.
A bit of a Gana lite really but the same weakness exposes the team.
The game suited him today.
Players like Tim on their game are the biggest nightmare of all to play against. They are so awkward to defend because they have just the right amount of ability with loads of strength and pace. Defenders don't know how to deal with this. If we can get him in the right headspace, I think he could be the biggest gem of the lot.
By headspace I guess you mean read the game and improve his positioning?
Definitely a player there.
He's like
Aznou,
Dibling and Barry for me.
Players that seem to need time and decisions will be made end of the season.
Think the game state really suited him, thought he was very good when he came on
The game was made for him.
When we play at a high tempo and the crowd are up then the opposition need to be ultra calm or players like him and Alcaraz can do something unexpected and quick / off the cuff.
We were still cut open a few times with him there today and he really needs to improve his awareness.
