Everton’s Ndiaye has been a revelation for Sean Dyche’s side this season, giving the Toffees something to enjoy in a difficult start to the season.
Manager Dyche is renowned for his rigid “old school” football. However, the signing of the Senegalese Ndiaye has revolutionised the way The Toffees play.
The star has 15 successful dribbles this season in a side that is not known for carrying the ball well.
On face value he has not made a major impact as he has only registered one goal assist in seven games.
However, the way he carries the side up the field and begins attacks has helped the Blues on many occasions this season.
The winger attempts 7.9 dribbles a game with most of his runs coming from deep, in comparison last season Jack Harrison completed 1.18 dribbles for game displaying the shift in mentality this season.
The underlying statistics see Ndiaye as a perfect Dyche player, his grit and determination when defending simply cannot go unnoticed. As a forward player he has registered better average defensive stats then the entirety of the backline this season.
The forward’s dynamism has changed the meaning to Dyches’ direct football as it has switched from long balls to technical dribbles to create chances and instil fear into the opponent. Unfortunately, things between the attackers have not quite clicked yet which leaves the Toffees in 16th position.
However, the positive signs are there to be seen.
When the creative winger has the ball, you know you are in safe hands as he lies in the 92nd percentile of pass completion in the Premier league this season.
So far 83.7% of his passes reach its destination, helping Everton to have a secure outlet in possession. This is because his intelligence as a footballer sees him move the ball on before he runs into traffic.
