Nottingham Forest suffered a heavy defeat against Everton, as Sean Dyche was unable to secure a victory against his former club at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Reds are keen to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle this season, but after Leeds secured a draw against Liverpool, Nottingham Forest have slipped to 17th place in the Premier League.
Dyche is well aware that there is much work to be done to salvage the season, especially with an upcoming away game against Utrecht where a positive performance is crucial for Forest.
Following the disappointing display at Everton, one player in particular has presented Dyche with a significant dilemma, and it may be time to consider dropping him from the starting lineup.
It’s time for Nottingham Forest to bench Dan Ndoye
Despite a promising start at Forest, the Swiss player’s recent performances have been far from satisfactory, and it may be time for Dyche to make a change.
Ndoye struggled once again against Everton, and the time may come when Dyche needs to give him a break from the starting lineup.
With the World Cup approaching, Ndoye would naturally want regular playing time, but given his hefty price tag of £27 million and his role as a replacement for Anthony Elanga, higher expectations were certainly placed on him.
Having underperformed against Everton, it seems like a crucial moment for Dyche to make a decision and consider dropping Ndoye from the starting eleven in the upcoming matches.
Analysis of Dan Ndoye’s performance against Everton
Ndoye’s display against Everton was below his usual standard, and an early confrontation with James Tarkowski might have disrupted his rhythm.
His performance was underwhelming, and it’s not the first time he has struggled in recent weeks.
Being substituted for Callum Hudson-Odoi at half-time suggests that it might be the right time to give the former Chelsea player a chance to start over Ndoye.
While Ndoye is undoubtedly a talented player, his current form is not up to par, and it might be beneficial for him to come off the bench and take a break from the starting lineup for a few matches.
