Moyes’ Decision to Start Brennan Johnson for Everton Doesn’t Make Sense

Matt Smith of GiveMeSport argues that Everton manager David Moyes made an unjustified tactical error by starting Brennan Johnson on the right wing against Hull City. While starting Jarrad Branthwaite at left-back was understandable due to Vitalii Mykolenko's injury, Smith believes deploying Johnson against a deep-sitting defensive side failed to suit the Welsh international's transition-focused playing style.

During the match, Everton conceded to Hull's Joe Gelhardt and Mohamed Belloumi, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry scored for the Toffees. Smith asserts that Moyes should have chosen alternative attacking options Tyrique George or Tyler Dibling, who are better suited to breaking down deep defensive lines.