Everton: 3 players who need to step up after Richarliosn’s suspension
Lucas Digne can offer more offensively than the usual.
3. Lucas Digne
Lucas Digne is one of the best full backs in the Premier League right now. He has been for a couple of years now. He fits into the bracket of modern day attacking full back, excellent with the ball and always ready to bomb forward.
He and Richarlison make a near perfect combo on the left flank with both players extremely attack minded. Digne complements Richarlison in the attacking half by overlapping runs, making quick one-twos and darting crosses in the box.
Richarlison helps the Frenchman in the defensive tasks and pledges himself in tracking back, pressing or even tackling the opponent. The duo work well with each other but with the Brazilian out, Digne has his work increased on both the fronts.
Especially, on the offensive front, Digne will have to be more open and try to provide maximum support from the left flank. Assuming Gordon gets a chance, Digne will have to assist the 19 year old in whatever way possible. The 27 year old must be more productive on the offensive front and getting more involved than usual.
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With Richy out, a lot of responsibilities will lie on Digne’s shoulders on the left flank and with what we have seen of the Frenchman, I am sure he won’t disappoint.