I agree with a lot of what you’ve posted. But in my opinion the tactics coming from this manager, in particular the defensive shape without the ball has contributed to the goals conceded, ie the midfield pressing high and the defence, back 4 being so narrow, especially at Villa park. Also the marking at corners against Villa was very strange, leaving players unmarked at the edge of the box, repeatedly. I think everyone knows that there are a number of players missing through injury and the squad is thin/threadbare and I’d think that the majority of fans understand that the manager can’t put out a well balanced, first choice starting 11, with no players playing out of position etc. So I think there was leeway for the team to be more compact, no need for the high press, especially away from home. Let the C/F and Doucoure press the opposition backline until they get into Everton’s half. That wouldn’t been my approach. But Dyche choose to be more open, which, at home is understandable to an extent. With hindsight, the wrong choice though.
