Following a string of six winless games in the Premier League, Sean Dyche’s Everton find themselves nervously looking over their shoulder as Luton Town closes the gap to just five points with a game in hand.
Despite a valiant effort, Everton suffered a defeat against David Moyes’ West Ham United, their second loss in the last six matches. With talks of a potential points deduction looming, the club is eager to secure a much-needed victory.
Former Everton defender Kurt Zouma, Tomas Soucek, and Edson Alvarez secured a 3-0 win for the Hammers, leaving Everton disappointed not to salvage at least a point from the match.
One Everton player who notably underperformed in the West ham defeat was Abdoulaye Doucoure, despite his six goals this season. With poor stats in dispossessions, duels lost, fouls committed, and possessions lost, Doucoure’s form has been far from ideal.
Given Doucoure’s recent struggles, Dyche may want to consider replacing him with the reliable Andre Gomes for the upcoming clash against Manchester United. After returning from injury, Gomes has shown promise and deserves a consistent run of games to prove his worth and potentially secure a new contract in the summer.
