Qudus SalihuEverton fans are still buzzing over the performance of midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall following the team’s much-needed 2-0 victory over Fulham. While new signing Iliman Ndiaye often dominates the pre-match talk, it was the energetic midfielder whose all-action display proved absolutely unbelievable on the day, with many Toffees supporters arguing he was the truly overlooked star.
Dewsbury-Hall, who joined Everton from Chelsea in the summer, was instrumental in bossing the middle of the park against a toothless Fulham side. Playing alongside Idrissa Gueye, the 27-year-old demonstrated his versatility by excelling in both defensive and offensive duties.
Statistically, his influence was profound:
He created two chances for his teammates.
He won four tackles, showing his commitment to regaining possession.
He completed the pass for Michael Keane’s crucial second goal, delivering a perfectly whipped corner for the defender to head home.
In fact, Dewsbury-Hall himself had a goal disallowed earlier in the second half, highlighting his continuous threat inside the opposition’s box. His tenacity and impressive work rate, crucial elements David Moyes demands, were on full display for the entire 90 minutes
Despite Iliman Ndiaye also showing flashes of brilliance, including a pinpoint cross in the first half, it was Dewsbury-Hall’s consistently high performance level that secured the win for Everton. Fans have taken to social media, suggesting the media hype surrounding players like Ndiaye often leads to the underappreciation of the engine room players like Dewsbury-Hall, whose tireless running and dual-threat capability made him the decisive player against Fulham
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