It is fair to say that David Moyes has yet to have his full compliment of players available for any match so far this season.
From injuries to players like Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitalii Mykolenko, and the youth and lack of readiness for the likes of Adam Aznou, an Everton squad that is already fairly thin in terms of depth has been stretched even thinner.
This has forced Moyes hand in all of the Toffees' matches this season, causing him to put James Garner, who is neither a true fullback or left footed, in a left back, while continuing to utilize Jake O'Brien at right back.
Some of this is a disaster of Everton's own making, as they failed to recruit a proper right back, and opted for a teenager who might not be ready for the Premier League as the only cover at left back. But Moyes hasn't done himself any favors, either, often trusting players who should not be trusted to do a job they simply cannot do.
Such has been the case with Tim Iroegbunam, who has often been called upon to cover for Garner when the latter has been asked to play as an unconventional left back. With Harrison Armstrong out on loan and Merlin Röhl only just arriving on Deadline Day, Iroegbunam has been pressed into the lineup.
The 22-year-old has played in four of Everton's seven total matches in all competitions, starting three times, including Tuesday's Carabao Cup match loss to Wolves at Molineux.
Iroegbunam's performance, like the rest of the squad, was disjointed and often poor, with the midfielder never looking fully assured of what he was being asked to do. The trouble with Iroegbunam in general is related to that as well: he just doesn't have a clear cut position on the pitch.
He's not defensive-minded enough to sit back and protect the back line, but his offensive game lacks enough nuance to be a threat going forward. He can carry the ball effectively at times, but it's inconsistent, and he often doesn't know what to do with the ball after a long run.
The physical tools are there, as Iroegbunam is a tall, athletic kid who could turn into a player with the opportunity to develop. A loan spell this season would have been tremendous for him, but the numbers didn't work out, and Everton likely see a brighter future in Harrison Armstrong, which explains why he got the nod to go and Iroegbunam stayed.
He certainly wasn't alone, but the midfielder did not do anything on Tuesday to suggest he can be a major contributor to the team this season.