Everton fans are praying that Djibril Sidibe remains in the starting XI over Seamus Coleman after the Frenchman put in an impressive display against West Ham United.
Sidibe was part of an Everton defence which managed to keep a clean sheet for the first time since the second game of the season. Against the Hammers, he made four tackles and had 63 touches on the ball – only Lucas Digne had more with 75, per SofaScore.
The Monaco loanee has had to settle for Carabao Cup appearances thus far, playing twice in the competition. His start over the weekend was his first in the Premier League, and fans are hoping it won’t be his last.
Some supporters have stated it’s “not even a debate”, whilst others are begging that Marco Silva does not change the winning team at all.
Sidibe’s opportunity came as a result of Coleman’s sending off against Burnley. To add to the Irishman’s woes, he was sent off again 10 days later after a blatant handball for his country against Switzerland.
Coleman will be available for Silva this weekend, though, should he wish to start the 31-year-old.
However, fans have the opposite in mind and believe now is the time for the Monaco loanee to make the spot his own.
Here’s what some of them had to say…