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Moyes makes telling Merlin Rohl admission after Everton tactical switch

David Moyes has offered another insight into Merlin Rohl’s growing importance at Everton after using the German in two different roles against Chelsea. Rohl was preferred to Brennan Johnson and Tyrique George on the right for Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:35 AM
Moyes makes telling Merlin Rohl admission after Everton tactical switch
Key Things to Know
  • David Moyes explained he used Merlin Rohl on the right wing and at right-back against Chelsea.
  • Moyes initially started Rohl wide right as a tactical move to counter Chelsea's expected lineup.
  • The Everton manager felt Rohl performed better after moving to right-back in the second half.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton manager David Moyes has explained his tactical deployment of Merlin Rohl across two different positions during a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea. The 24-year-old German started on the right wing over Brennan Johnson and Tyrique George to counter expected Chelsea left-back Pep Chavarria, before shifting to right-back in the second half.

Moyes praised Rohl's performance after moving to right-back, noting that his versatility provided Everton with improved crossing later in the match. Despite Everton losing their unbeaten league record to two second-half goals from Pedro Neto, Rohl continues to establish himself as a key multi-positional option for the team.

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