David Moyes is frustrating a number of Everton fans with his team selections.
Supporters are desperate to see more of Tyler Dibling and Adam Aznou among other fringe players who rarely get a chance at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, even more so after two successive defeats put a dent in Everton’s hopes of qualifying for European football.
Fans also want to see Braiden Graham receive a chance to shine – having impressively netted 21 goals in 31 appearances for the academy this term.
David Moyes is a stubborn operator who rarely makes changes, so Everton supporters will have to be patient, although a new rule being proposed by FIFA could soon make all the difference.
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David Moyes might be forced to start young talents at Everton if FIFA rule is approved
The Times now explain that FIFA are considering the implementation of a new rule in which clubs would have to field at least one homegrown player under the age of 21 on the pitch at all times.
The idea will be ‘put to different bodies within football’ before a formal proposal is made to the FIFA Council in 2027.
Should the rule end up being enforced on Premier League clubs, Moyes would have to change his ways.
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The Glaswegian typically prefers to lean on his more experienced options, with Jordan Pickford, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski and Idrissa Gueye featuring prominently this season, all of whom are over the age of 30.
Harrison Armstrong, Tyrique George and Dibling are the only players under the age of 21 to have started in the Premier League for Everton this season – making six, one and four starts respectively – so Moyes would have plenty to think about if FIFA bring this new rule into English football.
Not only would Moyes need to start at least one player under the age of 21, but if he wants to bring them off during a match, the new rule would also mean he has to replace them with another youngster, with FIFA keen to have the rule enforced ‘at all times’ as aforesaid.
While the potential new rule could therefore cause the 63-year-old a few headaches, it might have a transformative impact on Everton.
As things stand, the Toffees are in a strong position thanks to the more experienced players, but the long-term future of the club is up for debate with very few young talents being given a chance to establish themselves at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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So, the FIFA rule could help to bring some sustainability to Everton if it is passed.
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