It's fair to say, Everton They really need to bolster their attacking options in January.
Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth meant the Toffees did not fail to score Eight of the last ten Premier League matches, leaving them just one point and two places above the relegation zone.
As observed during Sky Sports Monday Night FootballSince the start of last season, Everton have scored only 26 goals from open play; For context, that's 30 fewer teams than the second-place team on this list, which is… West Ham.
under Sean DycheSpending was very minimal, but after the Friedkin Group acquisition, It was confirmed in mid-DecemberThere is likely room for the Blues to bring in much-needed reinforcements this month.
Premier League player wanted by Everton
As reported Fabrizio Romano on Twitter earlier this weekEverton have held 'open talks' with Aston Villa, as they attempt to sign Jaden Vilojen.
However, in a major development, the player is now on his way to Ipswich Town, with Fabrizio Romano revealing on Wednesday evening that he is set to travel to Portman Road for a medical.
Despite being only 22 years old, Vilogen has already played for Stoke City, Cardiff City, Hull City and now Aston Villa twice.
Last season, when he was with the Tigers, he really burst onto the scene, scoring a stunning rabona against Rotherham in February 2024, that He was nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award.
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This led to Journalist Lewis Railton He described him as a “skillful but direct winger” and described him as “a real talent”.
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How Jaden Philojean would improve Everton's attack
Well, since his return to the Midlands, the winger has been given limited opportunities, starting from the start Only four matches In all competitions, a total of 535 minutes, he did not register a goal or assist during his second spell in red and blue.
Therefore, a move away from Villa Park in January could be best for Velujin's development.
As mentioned earlier, Everton find it difficult to achieve goals; They are the lowest scorers in the English Premier League this season with only 15 goals. While they are at the bottom too From the xG ranking, they have accumulated a miserable 18.1 so far.
Their joint top scorers are Dwight MacNeil And Elimane Ndiaye, Both by three miserable goalsSo how does Philojean compare to the Toffees' current wide strikers?
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Philogene vs Everton Wings (23/24 and 24/25) |
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Statistics |
Philogene |
Macneil |
Harrison |
I'm going |
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Appearances |
48 |
56 |
54 |
67 |
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minutes |
3,353 |
4,732 |
3,720 |
4116 |
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Objectives |
12 |
7 |
4 |
8 |
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Helps |
6 |
10 |
3 |
3 |
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Holds progressivism |
163 |
111 |
89 |
137 |
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Screenshots |
125 |
90 |
60 |
73 |
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Shots on target % |
32% |
27.4% |
21.7% |
31.5% |
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Goals – xG |
+3.3 |
+1.7 |
-2.8 |
-1.3 |
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Snapshot creation procedures |
133 |
190 |
87 |
130 |
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Acquisition success % |
44.7% |
48.5% |
36.4% |
50.7% |
As shown, since the start of last season, Villeugen compares favorably with Everton's existing winger options.
Shot creation actions are pieces of play that lead to a shot. This includes moments such as a pass, shot or foul.
He scored more goals, registered more progressions and attempted more shots than all three, and most importantly of all, Philojean outperformed his xG, while Jack Harrison Both Ndiaye underperformed.
McNeil, the most impressive of the Toffees' trio, has missed the last six games Due to a knee injuryWith Daesh Describe the issue Described as “a little tougher than we thought,” but even when he was playing regularly, Philogene was beating his numbers.
So, in short, this is a deal that Everton should be frustrated with failing to complete.
