Moyes hits King on Everton's “Revelation”

For Everton this season, this is a story of two parts.

When Sean Dyche's team lost 16th straight against Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, their 15-goal percentage was just better than Southampton, a losing team that was one that has since dragged 16th straight to the midpoint of the Premier League campaign, which is Dour.

However, another trajectory of David Moyes' Everton. The Scottish manager replaced Dyche shortly after the above failure and has now blocked No. 13, a more optimistic, more fluent feeling and a new hope that was simply not present in the days of Farhad Moshiri.

However, Dyche left the club in some stable way. He needs to go without a doubt, but the defensive foundation has been solid, with one or two positive contributions last summer – i.e., Iliman Ndiaye from Masir signed a contract of £15m.

Moyes will also thank his lucky star Jarrad Branthwaite, who has been the role of one of the country's most talented defenders for the past few years.

Jarrad Branthwaite is Everton's biggest star

Branthwaite is a powerful presence that may be only 22 years old, but he has been portrayed as one of the most powerful and precise centre-backs in the Premier League.

Branthwaite, described last season as the “absolute monster” of Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, continues to prove himself as Everton's excellent defender, more athletic and accurate than James Tarkowski, and underrated in terms of technology.

Dyche and Moyes' tactical approach ruled out the regular elastic ball that Branthwaite might want (he would be frustrated with the latest roster of Thomas Tuchel's latest England team by Thomas Tuchel), but interest in the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. He is highly concerned about his high attention to his high attention that he continues to eliminate the occupied superbuses.

As you can see above, he has maintained a great level in his last two campaigns, absent from injury in the opening room of the 2024/25 season when Dyche’s Toffees were in their Nadir.

But do you believe that he isn't actually Everton's best defender this season. Moyes will thank his star and Ndiaye for the likes of it, but Jake O'Brien is likely to be the smartest signing for everyone.

Why Jake O'Brien is better than Branthwaite

In analyzing O'Brien's role for Everton this season, it's clear that he has been the tool for the club to successfully get rid of the danger of relegation and build a framework for the next promising new era of Friedkin Group.

Everton signed Republic International from Lyon last summer, but his expenses were more than Dyche's appearance, with two guest appearances in the Premier League ahead of Moyes' first game against Aston Villa in January.

The 24-year-old has started 16 top flight fixtures, mainly at right back, missing only one game due to injury on the bench at Goodison Park.

He scored key goals in a 1-1 win over Brentford and West Ham United and retained four clean sheets, winning 55% of his game, averaging 4.3 headrooms per game, according to the Sofosco Mountains. He did not make a single mistake.

O'Brien's appearance on the right is usually the center's defender, the master batsman for Moyes, while Ashley Young and Seamus Coleman combined at 75, both near the end of the contract and lacking the strong body and mobility of this rising superstar whose defensive roots actually intersect with Moyes' vision.

Adam Virgo praised TNT sports commentator Adam Virgo's Merseysiders, who did prove his vitality in his position, his mellowness and his willingness to serve in any way, Moyes thought the best fit was the best.

According to FBREF, he ranked in the top 13% of goals in Premier League defenders this season, the top 2% cleared, the top 5% of air wins, and the top 7% of long passes completed.

The final metric (his remote distribution) is interesting. The 6-foot-6-foot O'Brien may be classified as a clumsy defender, good in the air and stretching forward, but lacking in technology.

However, this is not the case. His clear forward pass opens a size for Moyes, who is rooted in his pragmatic style but has a high-level tinkering that creates a layered style that offers Everton treatment as he prepares to transition to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

It is fair to say that if Moyes hadn't done so, Everton would have been troubled:

O'Brien was excellent, adding defensive dimensions to keep Coleman and Young in the back burner. Because Nathan Patterson is unreliable for fitness, his performance may even play a role.

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