Inaki Williams has been impressive for Athletic Bilbao in the La Liga so far this season.
Inaki Williams of Athletic Club controls the ball during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club de Bilbao
Everton’s lack of speed in the final third has been well documented, and the difference Dominic Calvert-Lewin makes to Ronald Koeman’s side is a testament to what pace can lend the attack.
Although the Toffees have players with pace in the squad, with the likes of Kevin Mirallas, Nikola Vlašić, and Ademola Lookman, the Dutchman has resisted himself from using them for various reasons.
Luis Suarez (R) of FC Barcelona passes the ball next to Inaki Williams during the Copa del Rey Final between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at Camp Nou
Besides a forward with pace, Everton need players who offer width and will stretch the opposition defence so that technical players like Davy Klaassen, Wayne Rooney, and Gylfi Sigurðsson can work their magic in midfield.
A player who fits the mold for Ronald Koeman is Inaki Williams, the 23-year-old right winger has been especially impressive for Atletic Bilbao this season, with his close control and dribbling. The Spain U-21 international has three assists to his name this season, which is the joint highest in the La Liga.
Ronald Koeman, manager of Everton
His performances have been so impressive that it has attracted comparisons with Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembélé, leading Atheltic Bilbao to slap a £44 million release clause to his contract (as reported by Bleacher Report).
The biggest advantage for the Everton manager Ronald Koeman will be the fact that the Atheltic Bilbao youth graduate comes with loads of games under his belt, having played 38 games last season.
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