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Max Wilkins

Fri 20 March 2026 19:10, UK

Everton could throw Tyler Dibling in at the deep end when they face Chelsea on Saturday.

The 20-year-old has seriously struggled this season, and that has been reflected in his recent game time on Merseyside.

David Moyes has limited the Englishman to just one minute since the beginning of February, even with Jack Grealish out injured.

That doesn’t reflect well on the big-money signing from Southampton as fans continue to grow frustrated with his summer move.

Dibling may face an uncertain future at Everton, but the upcoming Chelsea clash could be exactly what he needs to kickstart his career in L4.

Tyler Dibling quit Chelsea academy

The attacker was famed in his breakout campaign with Southampton last time around as he represented a shining light in a poor squad.

He hasn’t been able to maintain that form since his Hill Dickinson Stadium switch, but his game time has hardly helped him do so.

Dibling will now have certain fixtures in mind where he will hope to make an impact, and a meeting with the Blues will certainly represent exactly that.

That comes after the youngster was previously departed the Chelsea academy after just six weeks due to a number of problems.

Homesickness played a role, but it was largely affected by the Premier League’s five-step transfer review process, which prevented him from training with his new teammates.

The talented Englishman returned to Southampton, and you know the rest, but Everton’s upcoming clash against Chelsea could give Dibling a chance to prove a point.

Everton must afford Dibling new opportunity vs Chelsea

There has been a general lack of true chances for the attacker to shine on Merseyside this season, so it’s about time he gets that opportunity.

A clash against Chelsea may provide him with the incentive to go out and make the most of his minutes under Moyes.

Dibling was a late substitute the last time the two sides met, as he featured for just six minutes at Stamford Bridge.

He maintained a 100 per cent pass accuracy, and although his attacking impact was lacking as he completed zero per cent of his attempted dribbles, he chipped in with four defensive actions and two duel wins.

Featuring at Hill Dickinson Stadium for the Englishman to show his talent going forward and potentially seal a massive win for the Toffees against his old employers.