Everton: What can Joshua King offer to Carlo Ancelotti and Everton?

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Everton have had the problem of a weak bench.

1. A super sub

In the recent defeat to Newcastle United, Everton had one of the weakest bench strengths of all season. The problem of not having decisive options off the bench has plagued Everton throughout the season. Everton do not possess a game changer on the bench who can come and change the course of the game.

Against Newcastle, Everton’s bench consisted of Robin Olsen, Joao Virginia, Rom Davies, Anthony Gordon, Ben Godfrey, Andre Gomes, Mason Holgate and Jonjoe Kenny. Cenk Tosun and Bernard were not in the squad as they were trying to facilitate a move away from Goodison Park. The Toffees housed just one attacking option in Gordon who despite all promise and flair, is still evolving and is not a game changer.

The arrival of Joshua King ensures Everton have a player who can create some sort of positive impact off the bench. One can count on King to do so. Ancelotti continues to use a 4-2-3-1 with Dominic Calvert-Lewin spearheading the attack. King can enter the game as a substitute and try to exploit a worn and tired defence with his pace and power. He’s quick, versatile and can run down the channels. The Norwegian tremendously enhances the quality on the bench.

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