adminDavid Moyes has to axe club flop after first-half scenes vs Liverpool, he’s costing Everton
David Moyes Must Act as Everton Trail 2-0 Against Liverpool
David Moyes needs to make urgent changes with Everton 2-0 down at Anfield. Vitalii Mykolenko was the only alteration to the side that drew 0-0 with Aston Villa, but the left-back has failed to make a positive impact. Despite Alexander Isak starting on the bench for Liverpool, the Reds have taken control of the game.
If Everton hope to turn things around, Moyes must shake things up—and that starts with removing Mykolenko, who looks far from match-fit.
His inclusion was a surprise after doubts about his fitness, but the gamble hasn’t paid off. Liverpool have focused their attacks down his flank, with both goals coming from that side.
Ryan Gravenberch scored the opener, and Hugo Ekitike made it two—easily bypassing the Ukrainian defender. Mykolenko blocked one shot but failed to win any of the three duels he contested in a poor first half, according to Sofascore.
Moyes should substitute the 25-year-old at halftime to stop the Reds from continuing to exploit that weakness.
Moyes’ Anfield Struggles Continue
Everton face an uphill battle, especially at a stadium where Moyes has never won in 22 attempts. While Liverpool have shown some vulnerability when ahead this season, Everton haven’t created enough to take advantage.
First Half Stats:
- Everton: 3 shots, 0 on target
- Liverpool: 2 shots, 2 on target
- Expected goals: Everton 0.22 xG, Liverpool 0.73 xG
Mykolenko has offered little going forward and struggled defensively. A change is needed if Everton are to have any hope of rescuing something from this match.
Unless Moyes makes bold substitutions, his winless streak at Anfield looks set to continue.
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