David Moyes suffered a 1-0 loss to his former employers as Everton secured a crucial win that would help them climb the Premier League standings.
Turning and finishing with such ease marked the comeback of a player beset by ailments in recent years, as the former Sheffield United player made a massive step closer to full sharpness.
But there was another player on the pitch who might have even outperformed the 26-year-old, masterminding everything admirable the guests managed to do. Amadou Onana also experienced a coming of age today.
How did Amadou Onana play against West Ham?
Due to his high price tag and boisterous demeanor, Evertonians have frequently been the target of criticism, but today they witnessed firsthand the importance of their 22-year-old maestro.
After all, he was the one bright spot during a lackluster first half in which both teams appeared uninterested, demanding possession and making every effort to press the matter.
As such, the Belgium
According to Sofascore, the international team had 63 ball touches and recycled the ball to maintain an 89% pass accuracy rate, which includes three successful long balls out of four attempts.
His one crucial pass and one effective dribble highlighted his inventiveness, but he also made six tackles and won 12 out of the 17 duels he participated in, demonstrating his versatility.
After seeing such a breathtaking afternoon, the former LOSC Lille player, Statman Dave, called him “imperious” on Twitter.
Undoubtedly, Onana will play a crucial role in making sure that Everton’s season is free of the anxiety that a relegation struggle entails.
