“All i can say right now” – Everton boss Sean Dyche shares what he noticed about Chelsea after watching them live at Old Trafford
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Everton manager Sean Dyche, having keenly observed Chelsea’s performance at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, has shared astute insights into the upcoming clash between Everton and the Blues this Sunday in the Premier League.
In the midst of the bustling December schedule, both teams grappled with midweek fixtures, with Chelsea enduring a 2-1 defeat away to Manchester United, while Everton secured a resounding 3-0 victory against Newcastle United on home turf.
Dyche, utilizing the schedule to conduct a comprehensive scouting mission at Old Trafford, has been effusive in his praise for Chelsea despite their recent setback. The Everton boss noted the enduring quality and speed within Mauricio Pochettino’s side, emphasizing the resilience displayed in the second half against Manchester United following a lackluster first period.
“I think they are a very strong outfit. I know they’ve been a bit up and down, new manager finding his group,” Dyche remarked, as quoted by talkSPORT. “They’ve still got quality, still got pace, still got a depth of experience in football… They might have some inexperience in the Premier League, but they’ve also got some experience in other leagues. They’ve got players who’ve been bought in for a lot of money, and usually there’s a reason why that is.”
Reflecting on his observations at Old Trafford, Dyche highlighted Chelsea’s ability to regather themselves and evolve into a cohesive unit in the second half, showcasing the resilience characteristic of a formidable outfit.
“We’ve got to be ready without a doubt… I saw them at Old Trafford and they regathered themselves after a quiet first-half. They regathered themselves second-half and looked like an outfit,” Dyche concluded.
While Dyche’s positive assessment aligns with the diplomatic norms of Premier League managers when discussing rivals, the broader sentiment within the football community suggests that Chelsea’s performance at Old Trafford was subpar. Notably, football pundit Paul Merson has predicted a comfortable victory for Everton in the upcoming clash, emphasizing the Toffees’ speed and intensity as potential advantages against a Chelsea side that struggled in their recent outing.
As the stage is set for the Sunday showdown, the dynamics of this encounter promise a compelling narrative, with Everton seeking to capitalize on their recent momentum and Chelsea eager to dispel the shadows of their midweek defeat.
