Tyler Dibling has endured a really tough first season at Everton.
After making a £40m switch from Southampton, many expected Tyler Dibling to play a prominent role in David Moyes’ side.
But, it’s not panned out like that at all, as Dibling has started just four Premier League games and has only played one minute off the bench since January.
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David Moyes quote on Everton flop Tyler Dibling
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With that said, the 20-year-old must be feeling pretty frustrated after hearing Everton are now looking to sign Othmane Maamma.
Maamma plays in Dibling’s position, so clearly Moyes and his recruitment staff aren’t happy with the current depth in that role.
Tyler Dibling could drop down the pecking order even further
Everton scouts have been watching Maamma in recent weeks as they look to recruit another right-winger.
The Watford youngster is valued at around £15m following an impressive breakout season in the Championship.
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If Maamma were to join, Dibling could move down to the fourth choice right-winger, behind Iliman Ndiaye, Dwight McNeil and of course the Moroccan.
Moyes recently urged Dibling to improve, which seems very harsh considering he’s had little game time to show his progress.
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Tyler Dibling warming up for Everton in the Carabao Cup vs Wolves
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The Scotsman, speaking last month, said that Dibling is angry with his situation at Finch Farm.
“I think Tyler is more angry with himself,” Moyes stated.
“He is quite a quiet boy, but I think he is angry with himself because I think he is realising that if I don’t get my finger out, then I am going to get pushed aside here.
“He has more competition but that is what happens in football. If you want to be at the elite end of football, then the competition is stiff and you have to live with that.”
Just nine games remain in the season, with Everton still in the race for Europe, so Moyes will probably favour more experience in the run-in.
Dibling may have to wait until pre-season to get more game time.
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