Iliman Ndiaye will be desperate for kick-off as Tottenham ‘shambles’ set to feature vs Everton
Iliman Ndiaye has been one of Everton’s best players this season, and he will be relishing Sunday’s clash with Tottenham.
Everton host Tottenham at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Ndiaye was magical despite not being able to get his side back into the game against City, as he created one big chance and made two key passes at the Etihad Stadium, as per Sofascore.
If he has the same impact again, he may well have a much better outcome against a side that are at a similar level to Everton.
Iliman Ndiaye’s stats in Everton vs Manchester City.
Ndiaye’s stats in Everton vs Manchester City.
Iliman Ndiaye will fancy his chances after Everton vs Tottenham team news
Thomas Frank gave an update on Tottenham’s team to face Everton on 24 October, and Destiny Udogie is one of the absentees.
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That means that England star Djed Spence is set to feature on the left side of defence once again, and Ndiaye will be desperate to get on the pitch.
The Three Lions ace has put up poor defensive stats this season, winning just 40.7 per cent of his ground duels, and making 0.33 interceptions per 90 minutes, per Sofascore.
Spence was once described as a “shambles” by Stade Rennais Online in his time on loan with the Ligue 1 outfit.
After the French club secured a 2-0 victory over Clermont in 2023, they said: “The negative point of this victory is the defensive frailty of Spence.
“He completely failed with his marking. Offensively more visible, his ball helping Rennes make it 2-0. Technical errors and positionally a shambles for the rest
Djed Spence’s stats for Tottenham this season.
Spence’s stats for Tottenham this season.
Everton can rely on Ndiaye to terrorise Spence
Ndiaye is averaging 2.5 successful dribbles, with a success rate of 51 per cent, and given Spence’s dismal record in ground duels, he will fancy his chances.
He also takes 0.8 shots on target per 90 and boasts 1.6 key passes per 90 minutes, so he will definitely threaten the Spurs star throughout the contest.
Spence appears to be a weak link for Frank’s side on paper, and Ndiaye is thriving in a new role on the right-hand side.
While Jack Grealish takes most of the attention, the Senegal international may be the real danger man for the Lilywhites to look out for.
