David Moyes
David Moyes has expressed his admiration for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s performances since joining Everton, highlighting the midfielder’s under-the-radar start to the season. As Moyes evaluates Dewsbury-Hall’s optimal position, the Everton manager is optimistic about the player’s potential to bolster the team’s attacking prowess.
David Moyes said: “When I was signing him we were talking about his role and how he played – I was asking him mainly how he played – and he thought he was good to get 10 goals a year. I’m saying: ‘That’ll do me right away because what we are trying to do is add more goals’. We couldn’t score enough goals in the last couple of seasons. We’ve talked about the defensive side being pretty good so how could we find a way of getting more goals in the team? Can he do that or help us? He’s started off well. We were hugely disappointed to miss him in the Palace game but we were pretty fortunate to get a result without him.”
Dewsbury-Hall’s technical ability has been a symbol of Everton’s progress over the summer, with Moyes particularly pleased by his contributions in knitting the play together. The midfielder’s ambition to score 10 goals this season has set high expectations for the Everton boss, who is eager to enhance the team’s attacking threat.
David Moyes said: “He’s played a few roles. I think probably playing higher up closer to the forward [is his best position]. No.10 but maybe just not an absolute out-and-out 10. It could be playing in one of the pockets, one of the sides, he could also play as a third midfield player if you played 4-3-3. It was a different type of player to what we had with Doucoure, for example, who might have played right at the top of the pitch, nearly on the verge of being a second number nine sometimes. This has changed a bit now but his ability to make us play a lot better has been a big thing.”
Everton remains a work-in-progress, especially following the club’s takeover by The Friedkin Group in December. Moyes acknowledges that not every issue can be resolved in one transfer window, but Dewsbury-Hall’s versatility and potential to play in multiple roles, including as a No.10 or as part of a 4-3-3 midfield, offer promising solutions. His presence in the squad has already made a significant impact, as evidenced by his performances and the tactical flexibility he provides. As Everton continues to develop, Dewsbury-Hall’s role will be crucial in the club’s quest for greater attacking success.
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