Everton
Thierno Barry - (typed before all three goal contributions, I promise) Is it too generous to say that Barry is becoming underrated? I think you can see that his general game has improved a lot. He’s particularly more comfortable combining with teammates, creating chances in attacking combinations and not just being the ‘big man in the box’. That being said, he is becoming inevtiable as the big man in the box! Choosing to stand right next to Da Silva from both crosses is an obvious choice, but still shows his reactions when a cross is about to come in. Despite his goals, I was fairly impressed with his all-round game.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - Great response to Tuchel’s much-questioned decision to leave the Everton midfielder out of the latest England squad. A great finished and a consistently threatening presence in the final third. Nothing new from KDH, just another composed, patient and effective display.
HM: Tyrique George - More of the same brilliance.
Coventry
Caleb Yirenkyi - One of his better games in a Coventry shirt so far, especially (mainly) the first half. Tenacious and determined out of possession, but delicate and intelligent in possession. Yirenkyi offers much more than meets the eye, as he works the ball forward and evades tackles with ease, whilst also covering Stephen Mfuni when he breaks forward. A versatile asset that is proving to be a smart acquisition for Lampard’s side.
Stephen Mfuni - Such an interesting profile at centre-back. Confidence beyond his years to advance play. Uses his frame really well. He won’t be at Coventry for much longer, as he continues to adopt traits that suit the best teams in the league.
Yann Gboho - A well-deserved goal for Gboho and a good performance to go along with it. Lampard has instilled in him the need to support Jay Da Silva defensively, which he does with intensity. Gboho offered a huge threat for a mid-table Toulouse side last season, so after starting the last few games for Coventry I hope this performance gives the manager even more reason to keep the winger in the starting 11 on that left side. Of course, there is still much to improve on, especially as a chance-creator himself, however the early signs from him are promising.
HM: Jack Rudoni - Really taking well to the top flight. Dangerous with both feet, can never give him space.
