Lyndon Lloyd 17/08/2024 10comments  |  Jump to last

Ashley Young's needless suspension compounds Sean Dyche's selection headache at full-back

Everton will be without all three of their recognised right-backs when they travel to Tottenham next weekend after Ashley Young was sent off in today's miserable home defeat to Brighton.

Sean Dyche went into the new season with Nathan Patterson and Seamus Coleman ruled out through injury, with auxiliary option James Garner also not fit which meant Young starting on the right side of defence.

The veteran was shown a straight red card for the denial of a goalscoring opportunity, however, with the Toffees 2-0 down to the Seagulls and he will miss the trip to Spurs as a result.

Dyche confirmed after the match that none of Patterson, Coleman or Garner will be fit for next weekend which leaves the manager with just Mason Holgate, who came on late in the game against Brighton shortly before they scored their third goal, or a switch to a back three as options.

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Young's absence has also heightened calls for Kevin Thelwell to source a further full-back option in the transfer market before the deadline at the end of this month.

One player who could be drafted in should Dyche go for three centre-halves is new signing Jake O'Brien who was an unused substitute at Goodison Park today with Michael Keane preferred alongside James Tarkowski.

“The reason why he didn't start is because Michael Keane's had a very strong pre-season and he's a very experienced Premier League player. Jake hasn't got that experience but he'll learn quickly," Dyche explained.

Asked during his post-match conference with the media whether he might dip into the Under-21s squad to temporarily ease the crisis at right-back, Dyche indicated that that would be an unlikely step.

"I think it's a big ask for the U21s to dive straight in, but we'll see," Dyche said.

 

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Brent Stephens
1 Posted 17/08/2024 at 20:29:16
Three at the back with O'Brien??
Jason Hewly
2 Posted 17/08/2024 at 21:13:19
At least Father Time has the experience.

Although, he didn't seem to have the experience to just head the ball away when he was one on one with a guy half his age.

Bobby Mallon
3 Posted 17/08/2024 at 21:34:53
Sparks crisis, playing the fucker was a crisis straight off
Billy Roberts
4 Posted 17/08/2024 at 21:38:56
He will " learn quickly " now
I was going to post something about Ashley Young being red carded sooner rather than later...and I thought nahh it's negative.
Honestly
Ben King
5 Posted 17/08/2024 at 21:47:10
Been unlucky with the injuries for sure BUT the fact that 2 of our right backs are deep into their 30s is due to the total mismanagement of Moshiri who I can’t wait to exit our club.

Surely there’s a decent free transfer out there? We can’t be relying on Mason or the brain dead Ashley Young

Phil Smith
6 Posted 17/08/2024 at 21:49:59
We all know he’ll play Holgate, even though anyone who has seen Roman Dixon play know this lad is pure fire. 2 assists the other day for the U21. Play the kid ffs!! No defenders like coming up against pure pace. He can’t play any worse than liability Young.
Jim Bennings
7 Posted 17/08/2024 at 22:20:17
Young, Holgate, Keane, Coleman, how are we still relying on this quartet seriously?

I love Seamus and I don't want to put him in their category here, but he's been done at this level for a good three years now sadly.

Ian Bennett
8 Posted 17/08/2024 at 22:39:54
Tot up the wages of Young, Coleman, Patterson, and Holgate.

And then consider what we've got at right back. Absolutely criminal that we are shelling out £200k per week on players not good enough for the championship.

Mark Ryan
9 Posted 17/08/2024 at 23:22:36
Young suspension sparks crisis at right-back should read Giving Young a contract will spark a crisis if he is allowed to play at right-back. An out and out mistake made by the man with the Disc beard because it is plain and simple, it is an old boys network contract. They are good mates and he’s done him a favour. It stinks
Nick Armitage
10 Posted 17/08/2024 at 23:23:23
The crisis started when Young signed. The sale of Everton moves faster than he does.

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