Forget Jack Grealish, another Everton star was incredible for David Moyes vs Bournemouth
When Everton travelled to Bournemouth for their Premier League clash on Tuesday night, David Moyes ordered a response from his side.
Everton were thrashed 4-1 by Newcastle United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, seeing them slip down the Premier League table.
That came after Everton secured a famous 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, and there was even more joy on their travels when they entered the Vitality Stadium.
Jack Grealish’s deflected strike late on in the second half, his first league goal since October, handed the Toffees all three points, but it was another star who impressed on the night.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was amazing for Everton vs Bournemouth
While Grealish ultimately secured his side’s victory on the South Coast, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall continued his excellent run of form.
Dewsbury-Hall scored the winner against Manchester United and a consolation last time out at home to Newcastle, but on Tuesday evening, the 27-year-old impressed with his incredible energy and ball-playing skills.
Moyes brought Carlos Alcaraz into the starting lineup against Bournemouth as a number 10, seeing Dewsbury-Hall move into the number eight position alongside Tim Iroegbunham, and it worked a treat.
The Englishman bossed proceedings in the middle of the park with an 80% pass completion, while making five ball recoveries, as per Sofascore.
The former Leicester City star also eliminated space in central areas for Bournemouth to exploit, forming an immovable wall in front of the Cherries’ defence.
Everton looked in control with Dewsbury-Hall as a number eight
Tactically, Moyes got it spot on, and the Scot was rewarded with a moment of quality from Grealish to earn all three points.
Crucially, his decision to play Dewsbury-Hall in a deeper midfield role paid off emphatically, as the visitors were able to build up play efficiently through his incredible passing range.
Dewsbury-Hall’s presence enabled the Toffees to pose a huge threat on the counter attack, catching Bournemouth out with the pace.
It says a lot when Everton registered 13 shots on goal to Bournemouth’s five, in what was a tactical masterclass from Moyes.
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