‘Ndiaye has perfect opportunity’ as Chelsea v Everton injury update emerges
Everton will once again be looking to Iliman Ndiaye for their clash against Chelsea on Saturday.
The Toffees are preparing for a lunchtime kick-off at Stamford Bridge on 26 April as David Moyes looks to get back to winning ways.
Last time out, a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City was frustrating, but it was no failure against the Premier League champions at Goodison Park.
Now the Evertonians will look to Ndiaye again this season as they prepare to face the Blues, with injury news potentially representing good news.
Ndiaye to step up for Everton v Chelsea
The Senegal international has been excellent in L4 since signing from Marseille in the summer, proving to be a superb addition.
This has seen the 25-year-old net seven goals in the Premier League and will certainly have his eye on more with five games remaining.
| Stat (Premier League 24/25) | Iliman Ndiaye |
| Appearances | 28 |
| Goals | 7 |
| Assists | 0 |
With Ndiaye looking to add to his season’s tally, there is every chance that he could do so against Chelsea on the trip to Stamford Bridge.
This looks to have been made easier after Enzo Maresca shared an update on the fitness of right-back Malo Gusto, shared via Football London on 26 April.
He said: “Yes, Malo [Gusto] is injured, but it does not look like an important injury,” Maresca told reporters on Friday.
“He’s already running and doing things outside, but he won’t be available for tomorrow. Hopefully, he can be available for the next one.”
This could leave the Blues without a recognised right-back for the clash against the Toffees, with Reece James coming off at half-time last time out.
Ndiaye is bound to be looking at this and licking his lips, especially after he completed 100 per cent of his dribble attempts while having two shots against Manchester City [FotMob].
The 25-year-old wasn’t once dispossessed while also having multiple touches in the opposition penalty area at Goodison.
The Senegalese attacker also helped out at the back in superb fashion, winning 100 per cent of tackles and four duels, which is likely to translate well against Chelsea without Gusto.
Everton to be confident of win v Chelsea
There is no reason why the Toffees shouldn’t be able to rock up to the capital and secure three points against the Blues.
Maresca’s side have struggled in recent weeks but did secure a huge 2-1 win against Fulham in their last outing, despite an Alex Iwobi opener.
If Moyes wants to win at Stamford Bridge, he will be relying on Ndiaye to shine once again after what has been a superb debut season.
His combination with the likes of Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure will be integral, which will make for an interesting clash in West London.