Goodison Tactics: Front-foot Koulibaly could alter Everton’s defensive approach
Kalidou Koulibaly would signal a shift in defensive tactics with his front-foot approach if Everton can secure his services this summer. The 29-year-old is currently…
Stats & Tactics Archives: 03/2021
View: DCL & Richarlison link-up requires more work with Everton duo on different wavelengths
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison are the two great beacons of hope for an Everton European charge but they may need to work on their strike…
Goodison Analysis: Heartbreak for Everton but no issue with De Bruyne goal
Everton fans held out hope in the FA Cup quarter-final for 84 minutes before it was cruelly snuffed out. Man City got a huge slice…
Goodison Analysis: Virginia shows promise with four saves v Man City
Though Everton failed to progress to the semi-finals of the FA Cup against Manchester City on Saturday, goalkeeper Joao Virginia gave an impressive account of…
Goodison View: Lost possession 13x – Mina disasterclass piled pressure on Everton v Man City
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti made a big call to drop Michael Keane for Yerry Mina v Manchester City on Saturday but he might well rue…
View: 12 recoveries – Godfrey produces colossal defensive display in Everton v Man City
Ben Godfrey’s performance in Everton v Manchester City showed just how unfortunate he was to miss out on an England call-up this week. Gareth Southgate…
Goodison View: Andre Gomes was decisive to prevent early onslaught in Everton v Man City
Andre Gomes flew out of the traps on Saturday as Everton swarmed Manchester City in their FA Cup quarter-final clash before suffering a late 2-0…
Goodison Analysis: Keane must step up defensive display v Man City
Everton are set to face Manchester City in their FA Cup quarter-final clash this afternoon and they’re likely to face a stern defensive test. Pep…
Goodison View: Lucas Digne drop-off down to Everton forwards DCL & Richarlison
Lucas Digne has been a vital part of our progression from also-rans to European contenders but his Everton numbers have suffered a dip recently. The…
Goodison Tactics: Everton’s ball-carrier Iwobi vital to apply perfect pressure on Man City
Everton have been dealt a big blow ahead of their FA Cup clash v Manchester City with James Rodriguez ruled out – but it could…
Goodison Tactics: Big chance for Everton if Aguero starts on Saturday
In one sense the FA Cup clash against Man City comes at a good time. In another, it’s bad. Man City have played four games…
Goodison Tactics: Calvert-Lewin must roll back the months in FA Cup clash v Man City
There’s no getting away from the fact that Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has dropped off since starting the season like a runaway train. To be…
Goodison Tactics: Laporte weakness can be exposed in Everton v Man City Cup clash
Manchester City have proven to be a formidable opponent this season but they are not infallible and Everton can cause them issues on Saturday. Carlo…
Goodison Stats: 56% – League-leading stat shows Everton can withhold Burnley aerial onslaught
Burnley’s long-ball tactics can cause problems for any club but Everton possess the physical capabilities to stand up to their threat. The Blues welcome Sean…
Goodison Tactics: Burnley full-back flaws there to be exposed by Richarlison and Everton
Burnley may be a tough nut to crack for most but they have defensive deficiencies that are there for Everton to exploit on Saturday. Goals…