Sean Dyche Works Diligently to Tackle Everton’s Scoring Woes During Premier League Break
It’s been a frustrating 2024 for the former Burnley boss. There have been several occasions where he’s seen his side firmly in games, with plenty of shots to show for their efforts.
However, the lack of a clinical edge has cost Everton since the turn of the year. Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Manchester United was another example of Dyche’s side failing to convert promising positions into goalscoring opportunities.
Reflecting on the performance at Old Trafford, Dyche remarked: “You think back to the Tottenham game away, I think it’s almost impossible, West Ham at home, Man United I have never been with a team who have dominated like that at Man United. That’s just three, and there are other performances as well.”
Hopefully, during this three-week break, the Everton boss can identify precisely what is going wrong for his side in front of goal.
There are also areas of in-game management that need to be addressed.
Examining Everton’s Substitute Statistics
Due to the Toffees’ struggles to score goals, they frequently find themselves trailing in matches late into the second half.
Everton have yet to secure a victory from behind this season and have only garnered three points from losing positions. Dyche seems to be struggling to make effective changes to alter the course of the game.
Opta Analysts have conducted a thorough examination of substitutions made in the Premier League this season, yielding fascinating insights.
Firstly, according to Opta, only West Ham United have taken longer to make a substitution during the 2023/24 season. Dyche is waiting until the 63rd minute to adjust his starting XI.
Brighton and Sheffield United take the least time to make alterations, at 52 and 48 minutes, respectively. Additionally, Brighton has made 26 substitutions before half-time, compared to Everton’s ten.
The intrigue deepens when examining the effectiveness of Roberto De Zerbi’s changes. According to Opta, Brighton’s substitutes have been the most effective, scoring 12 goals during the season.
On the other hand, Everton’s substitutes have been less effective, with only Burnley experiencing similar challenges. These figures suggest that Dyche may be waiting too long to introduce fresh faces.
Providing them with more time on the pitch could increase their chances of making an impact, as demonstrated by Brighton and De Zerbi’s success.
This is another aspect for the Goodison Park coaching staff to consider as they seek to improve their dismal form in front of goal.
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