Why Barry, Not Beto, Could Be the Key to Moyes’ Everton Revival

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Thierno Barry’s impact at Everton has been immediate, even if it hasn’t yet registered on the scoresheet. Barry’s influence lies in his ability to hold and circulate the ball, acting as a focal point rather than just a finisher. When he operates in a deeper position around the centre circle, players like Jack Grealish, Iliman Ndiaye, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are freer to attack, get on the ball, and create chances themselves.

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00:00Tino Barry's impact at Everton has been immediate

00:06even if it hasn't yet registered on the score sheet

00:09At Anfield the difference between him and Beto was clear within seconds

00:14The French forward came on at half time

00:17and 20 seconds later Adrissa Garnagay had the ball in the net

00:21It was a simple touch from Barry laying off the ball less than a metre

00:26that launched a move covering 50 yards and led to Everton's only goal

00:30in a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool

00:32Barry's influence lies in his ability to hold and circulate the ball

00:37acting as a focal point rather than just a finisher

00:39When he operates in a deeper position around the centre circle

00:43players like Jack Grealish, Illaman and Dye and Keenan and Dewsbury Hall

00:47are freer to attack, get on the ball and create chances themselves

00:51By contrast, Beto thrives on being at the end of moves

00:56which can restrict Everton's fluidity in build-up play

00:59While Beto is capable of scoring

01:01he will inevitably net a fair number of goals this season

01:05Barry's style brings out the best of the midfield

01:08and wingers allowing the team to function more cohesively

01:11His intelligence on the pitch is already evident

01:15with his back-to-goal

01:17Barry's positioning is smart, his movement savvy

01:19and his ball control ensures Everton can sustain attacks

01:23and involve more players

01:25Against Brighton he showed this versatility

01:28by keeping the ball under pressure

01:30linking play and setting up moves that led to goals

01:34even without directly assisting

01:36Tino's background hints at his unique spatial awareness

01:41his father Amadou, a former Guinea international basketball star

01:44taught him reflexes and positioning that translate perfectly

01:48to football

01:50In 144 minutes on the pitch so far

01:53Barry hasn't scored

01:54but he's already enhanced Everton's attacking dynamics

01:57and creativity

01:58It's clear that while Beto will have his moments

02:02Barry is the forward who enables Everton's stars to shine

02:05creating space, facilitating playing

02:07giving David Moyes' side the fluidity they need

02:10to unlock defences going forward

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