Player Ratings: Underwhelming Performances in Narrow Loss to Everton

omidbasir- **Senne Lammens (5/10):**
Questions arise regarding his inability to stop Dewsbury-Hall’s powerful shot, although it was well-placed. Lammens had limited responsibilities as Everton retreated after scoring.

**Matthijs de Ligt (4/10):**
De Ligt faced challenges early on, struggling against Everton’s aggressive start. He hesitated against Dewsbury-Hall rather than actively closing him down and was overly cautious, failing to exploit the numerical advantage.

**Leny Yoro (4/10):**
Yoro could have done more to prevent Dewsbury-Hall’s goal; while he managed to get a foot in, he allowed his opponent to regain possession. However, he showed improved defensive play and assertiveness in the second half.

**Luke Shaw (4/10):**
Shaw had difficulty containing Iliman Ndiaye early in the match. While he attempted to support the offense in the second half, his crossing left much to be desired.

**Noussair Mazraoui (4/10):**
Mazraoui failed to create significant impact as a right wing-back, with only one notable contribution before being substituted at half-time.

**Casemiro (4/10):**
The midfielder delivered a lackluster performance, failing to disrupt Everton’s play effectively and missing a decent scoring opportunity. He was substituted shortly after receiving a yellow card.

**Bruno Fernandes (3/10):**
Fernandes had a notably poor match by his usual standards. He lacked the initiative to halt Dewsbury-Hall and struggled with sloppy passing, failing to inspire his team when it mattered most. He squandered a promising chance in the second half by shooting over the bar.

**Patrick Dorgu (4/10):**
Dorgu was unable to pressure Everton sufficiently, and during his only notable opportunity, he misfired from a prime position. He was replaced by Dalot thereafter.

**Bryan Mbeumo (6/10):**
Mbeumo exhibited determination and provided some energy, although he squandered a good scoring chance by shooting wide.

**Joshua Zirkzee (4/10):**
Zirkzee had a critical opportunity to shine in the absence of Sesko but was largely ineffective, taking until the 80th minute for his first shot, with a late flurry of attempts thwarted by Pickford.

**Amad Diallo (6/10):**
Diallo had a few effective dribbling moments but found himself isolated in the attacking midfield role during the first half. He showed better synergy with Mbeumo when shifted back to wing-back.

**Mason Mount (6/10):**
Mount injected urgency and drive into the team’s forward play and was unfortunate not to score an equalizer.

**Kobbie Mainoo (5/10):**
Mainoo missed an opportunity to impress coach Amorim, as he was relatively ineffective throughout the match.

**Diogo Dalot (5/10):**
Dalot provided the team with slightly better balance but rarely made a notable impact on the game.

**Ruben Amorim (4/10):**
The decision to utilize Mazraoui and Dorgu as wing-backs proved unsuccessful, and the team’s defeat at home to a ten-man side reflects larger tactical issues.