Everton striker Iliman Ndiaye could make a telling impact against Nottingham Forest (Credit: Imago)
Sun, December 29, 2024 6:10 a.m., United Kingdom
Iliman Ndiaye could once again make a telling impact for Everton as they welcome Nottingham Forest to Goodison.
The Toffees are coming off a draw against Manchester City and will be keen to secure another positive result before the turn of the year.
It won’t be an easy task as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side sit third in the Premier League and it will be a difficult task on Sunday, December 29.
If Sean Dyche’s team wants to take points from the Reds, Ndiaye will have to be fit and take advantage of a potential weakness.
Iliman Ndiaye must exploit Ola Aina’s weakness in Everton v Forest
The Senegal international showed his class with a superb touch and finish at the Etihad, canceling out Bernardo Silva’s early strike.
This capped a performance where the summer signing maintained a 91 percent passing accuracy and a 100 percent conversion rate. [FotMob] which allowed the Premier League champions to take a point.
The former Sheffield United player also showed superb work rate contributing with a tackle, two clearances and five recoveries.
Ndiaye will need to show this level of form again as Forest travel to Merseyside, which could see him take advantage of Ola Aina.
The Nigeria international has had a positive start to the campaign, but loves to play and get forward at every opportunity that might suit the Toffees striker.
Against Tottenham, the 28-year-old failed to contribute a single tackle while losing five of his six duel attempts at the City Ground.
The former Chelsea youngster also committed two fouls which could be committed by the Senegalese player and which could lead to excellent free-kick opportunities for Dyche’s men.
The Marseille striker looks set to make a telling impact once again, but there’s a good chance he can do just that.
In other Everton news, Ben Foster has praised an ace who he believes should land a Premier League prize.
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