Youssef Chermiti had his first opportunity to show the Everton fans what he’s capable of against Brentford and I was really impressed.
I’d have another look at Chermiti over these last few games now. I think he’s shown enough to show that he’s capable and he’s ready for the challenge.
On Saturday he was more isolated up front than he’s probably ever been used to given where he’s come from and how he’s learned the game, developing as a youngster but I thought that he showed some really good touches under heavy pressure.
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The ball wasn’t bouncing off him. He was displaying close control and trying to get other players involved.
Of course he hasn’t got the leap of Dominic Calvert-Lewin or the strength and awkwardness of Beto but I think he possesses his own style. He showed a few lovely touches and created a chance where Abdoulaye Doucoure should have done better.
I actually thought he did well in his one versus one with the keeper even though it was offside in the end. He got the right side of the defender and showed a lot of strength to cut across him.
For his first outing, playing a style that he’s probably not used to, I was really pleased to see how he performed. I think there could be an exciting future for him learning the English game and how Everton tick over.
Chermiti has been very patient and played more minutes against Brentford than he’d done all season and needs to understand what it’s like. You can train well at Finch Farm and do well in training, working well with your team-mates but until you step over