da esport bet： It’s not the right game to judge him on, in fairness.
da betcris： A new signing thrust into an underperforming team at the Emirates against a rampant Arsenal is always going to be a tough one. But when you’re coming from the league leaders who are breaking all sorts of records, it’s even tougher to settle into a side who are probably – just about – out of a relegation battle.
Everton are in tough times, and Eliaquim Mangala will need to play better if they’re to get out of it, though.
Against Arsenal, his stats show it. Not one tackle did he make all game – though he did contribute with three clearances and one interception – and made one error which led to a goal.
More worryingly, however, Mangala attempted two dribbles and was dispossessed both times.
Everton under Sam Allardyce might just be the club where the Frenchman thrives. His rough and ready style of reductive defending will surely suit the former England manager. But on the evidence of his first game, he certainly has some fitting in to do.