Everton’s U21s manager Paul Tait has admitted he’s got no room in his side to use David Moyes’ underperforming senior players.
Although Tait suggested that he would accept players like Tyler Dibling for the odd game, there is no permanent space in his side.
It has been a difficult start to life at Everton for Dibling, who has played just one minute of football since January.
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It's going to need some turnaround from the youngster 😫
David Moyes quote on Everton flop Tyler Dibling
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A route into Moyes’ side is proving difficult for the winger, with Tait’s side seemingly also not ready to accommodate players like him on a regular basis.
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Paul Tait fires clear Everton message over David Moyes’ Tyler Dibling problem
Moyes admitted he needs Dibling to improve if he wants to be playing regular football in the senior side.
Speaking to Toffees TV, Tait has admitted he would accept a senior player dropping down to the U21s, but it could not serve as a long-term fix.
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Tyler Dibling warming up for Everton in the Carabao Cup vs Wolves
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“Sean Dyche has done it quite a bit. He valued the fact that players had to play a certain amount of minutes before they could play in his first team, so we got a lot of them coming down,” said Tait.
“I have to say, every one of them came down with first-class attitude. Now, whether that would stay the same if they had to play every week in our team, I’m not sure. “
“Would I want to play in the Under-21 squad long-term, playing every game and taking one of my younger players’ places? Probably not.”
However, the 20-year-old is unable to prove himself as he is not getting any minutes on the pitch.
Tyler Dibling – 25/26 Premier League Total
Appearances 14
Goals 0
Assists 0
Minutes 350
Minutes per appearance 25
Some Everton fans are really concerned about Dibling’s development, given he has suffered from a severe lack of football this season.
Nine important games remain in Everton’s season and it is difficult to see where the youngster will get his minutes from.
Everton must loan out Tyler Dibling next season
It will be difficult to part with Dibling given the money spent to bring him into the club, but Everton need to find him regular minutes.
Moyes thinks pre-season will be hugely important for Dibling, but seeing a sudden transformation in the manager’s perception of the winger feels unlikely.
Regardless of whether Everton qualify for Europe or not, this summer window feels like a big one for the club.
Dibling is at risk of being left behind by other players and the potential for more additions puts his spot in real danger.
With that in mind, perhaps a loan away from the club for a year would be the best course of action.
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