To start the £33 million Everton player against West Ham, Sean Dyche must.

To start the £33 million Everton player against West Ham, Sean Dyche must.

Everton is gearing up to face West Ham United in the upcoming Premier League fixture, hoping to secure their first victory of 2024, particularly crucial considering the tough matches that lie ahead

against Manchester United and Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby.

Despite David Moyes leading West Ham to significant success, including their second-ever

European trophy last season and a tenth-place position in the league currently, he finds himself

under pressure to retain his managerial position.

To enhance their chances of success against West Ham, Everton manager Sean Dyche must prioritize starting Amadou Onana.

Onana’s absence due to injury has been keenly felt, as his commanding presence in midfield is unmatched. While James Garner offers industry and finesse, he lacks Onana’s ability to dictate games, as evidenced by Onana’s impressive statistics such as an 84% pass accuracy, 0.6 key passes, 2.5 tackles, and 5.7 ball recoveries per game.

Despite Onana’s fitness being confirmed for recent matches, Dyche has surprisingly kept him on the bench.

This decision has drawn scrutiny, particularly as Onana has made impactful contributions when substituted in.

Everton’s clash with West Ham is crucial, especially given their upcoming fixtures, and a victory is imperative to avoid falling behind in the relegation battle.

While few matches are deemed must-wins at this stage of the season, Everton recognizes

the significance of defeating West Ham, especially considering their precarious position in the table.

Failure to secure a victory could potentially widen the gap with relegation rivals, making it a pivotal moment for Dyche’s side to reignite their season and rejuvenate Goodison Park after a series of disappointing performances.

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