Everton enjoyed a 2-1 win over Southampton on Saturday and Djibril Sidibe was one of many players to come away with praise from supporters. The 27-year-old has impressed at right-back since replacing Seamus Coleman and could be turning his loan move permanent next summer as things stand.
Sidibe had to be patient for opportunities at the start of the season, but Coleman’s suspension gave the French international a chance to impress and he’s taken it with both hands. Everton have only lost one game that Sidibe has started in, compared to the five defeats in eight matches without him.
Djibril Sidibe v Southampton
Tackles – 9
Pass success – 88%
Shots blocked – 1
Assists – 1Another positive performance.#Everton #SOUEVE pic.twitter.com/lSoQKSLPXs
— Chris Smith (@Chris_SXI) November 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/CraigRigby88/status/1193502781073711106?s=20
Some good performances out there today, think holgate with mina are far better than when keane in there, davies mostly good, sidibe done ok too , really important 3 points and meant alot to the management wen ritchie scored with big dunc joining in #EFC #SOUEVE @Everton
— James (@SavEliiz2014) November 9, 2019
Good result, should have beaten these by more. Huge game against Norwich now. Need a good 4-0 confidence boost before some tough December fixtures. Sidibe MOTM, Holgate and Mina good and Davies should start every game. Iwobi better than Gylfi. Get back soon Bernard! #UTFT #EFC
— GazRicho1878 (@fatwap73) November 9, 2019
I absolutely love Djibril Sidibe
— Callum (@callumt1878) November 9, 2019
Against Southampton, the defender on loan from AS Monaco played a full 90 minutes, made 55 touches, won one aerial duel, created one chance, had one shot, completed 88.5% of his 26 passes, made one clearance, whipped in one cross, made seven tackles, drew three fouls, made one interception and made one assist.
Should Everton sign Djibril Sidibe permanently?
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Sidibe has made seven appearances in all competitions this season, scoring and creating two goals. He boasts a 57% win ratio and has conceded only four goals in his four Premier League starts. The 27-year-old is keeping Coleman out of the side on merit and looks unlikely to relinquish his place as things stand.