Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is set to face his former side Chelsea at the weekend for the first time since his summer exit.
Dewsbury-Hall is already looking like an absolute steal after his move from Stamford Bridge cost the Blues around £25m.
Although the 27-year-old has only been playing at Everton for a matter of months, he already looks at home on Merseyside.
Having had a chance to settle into his new home, Dewsbury-Hall has waxed lyrical about the Everton supporters.
Just months into his time at Everton and the midfielder has already nearly surpassed his Chelsea return in not even half the number of games.
Ahead of his return to the Bridge, Enzo Maresca has shared a clear message to the Everton midfielder.
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What Enzo Maresca said about Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall ahead of Chelsea vs Everton
Dewsbury-Hall has earned Alan Shearer’s praise in recent days on the back of his performances for the Blues.
The 27-year-old is now Everton’s joint-top scorer having netted three goals in his last four games alone.
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Speaking to the media, the Chelsea manager has now reflected on his decision to sell Dewsbury-Hall to Everton over the summer.
He’s ready to show Chelsea what they’ve lost! How were Everton able to sign him for just £25m? 😳
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall quote pre-Chelsea vs Everton.
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“I didn’t have any doubt about Kiernan. The more he plays, he is going to be better. But he was good for us. But there was a big competition for him,” said Maresca.
Dewsbury-Hall has been occupying a deeper midfield spot for Everton over recent weeks, with Idrissa Gana Gueye having served his suspension.
The competition may not be quite as fierce on Merseyside as it was at Chelsea, but Dewsbury-Hall is shining with the trust being shown in him by Moyes.
Maresca may not regret selling him but there may be a feeling that Chelsea let him go for too little.
Dewsbury-Hall is showing Chelsea what they’re missing
Saturday’s game against Chelsea could see Everton revert Dewsbury-Hall to his spot higher up the pitch behind the striker.
Troy Deeney has been so impressed with Dewsbury-Hall after he has quickly become the heartbeat of this Everton side.
What position should David Moyes deploy Dewsbury-Hall to hurt Chelsea on Saturday? 🤔
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has already nearly surpassed his Chelsea record in less than half the games.
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His all-round game will be required in west London as he will likely be facing Cole Palmer at some stage in the game.
The 27-year-old showed in recent games that he can provide a defensive shift as well as find the back of the net.
With only one less goal to his name than Chelsea’s top scorer, Pedro Neto, the Blues should be looking at Dewsbury-Hall as one who got away.
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