Everton full-back switch leaves more questions than answers as midfielder needs restingEverton match analysis from Chris Beesley after the Blues went down 1-0 at home to Manchester United on Monday eveningView Image Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United and Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton (Image: Paul Currie/Shutterstock)We’ve heard of false number nines but what about false full-backs? Ironically, given their current struggles in the position, the pair of them are still sat alongside him on the Everton bench. ‌Kings of Africa struggle on their returnTalking of reputed interest from Old Trafford in Everton stars, Manchester United are one of a long list of potential suitors who certain outlets have claimed are tracking Iliman Ndiaye. ‌Options increasePerhaps with his available options going up, it can be a case of quality over quantity when it comes to the outings for the likes of the aforementioned Gueye and several others among Everton’s squad going forward. The task going forwards will be how to best deploy these options in reserve in what is increasingly a squad game.

Source: Daily Mirror February 24, 2026 11:06 UTC