In training, Jake O’Brien says the £17 million “magician” is the hardest Everton player to compete with.

Even though Everton doesn’t have a lot of money, they have worked very hard to put together a strong team that has more than enough to fight.

They are only interested in staying in the division for now, but the groundwork is already there for long-term success if Dan Friedkin comes up with a smart plan when he takes over at Goodison Park.

Kevin Thelwell’s team has a strong back line, as shown last season, and an attack that makes plays but isn’t very creative. This makes it clear where their major weaknesses are.

But besides a few big mistakes, most people would praise the job this director of football has done since he or she started in 2022.

Jake O’Brien says who on the Everton team is the hardest to play against.

A new player he just added, Jake O’Brien, is getting the best reviews. He is the latest player Everton signed this summer to praise him.

Because everyone, including the other team and Iliman Ndiaye himself, knows what a great player he is.

Being good with the ball and working hard all the time, it’s almost like his skills were made just for Goodison Park’s pleasure.

O’Brien didn’t think twice when asked who the toughest Everton teammate is to play against in practice: “The hardest player to play against in practice?” Iliman Ndiaye.

People who follow Everton already love Iliman Ndiaye.

Even though Ndiaye has only been playing for the club for a few months, he is already very well-liked.

But this was always going to happen because they played in a special way that would always catch people’s attention against a team that lacked skill and creativity.

After a rough season at Marseille, a club known for being unstable, not many people really thought that his career was over, even though he only scored three goals in Ligue 1 all season.

A lot more so because he was so respected at Sheffield United—his old friend Anel Ahmedhodić even called him a “magician.”

Ndiaye’s performances are about a lot more than just goals and assists. Instead, his work rate and magical moments have convinced Everton boss Sean Dyche to keep playing him.

The Senegal international has already been praised by a number of coaches, including one at Everton who said nice things about Ndiaye’s training. But that wasn’t before Phil Jagielka said nice things about Ndiaye’s play, too.

This could be one of the best moves Everton has made in recent years if he keeps up this level of play and scores and sets up a few more goals.