Graham Potter is so impressed with Everton player on Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior’s level

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Graham Potter is fighting for his future at West Ham United ahead of his side’s trip to Everton.

West Ham have picked up just three points from their first five Premier League matches this season, leaving them sitting second from bottom.

The defeat against Crystal Palace last time out saw the scrutiny on the manager reach fever-pitch, but he looks to have been handed a stay of execution.

Indeed, TBR Football understands Potter will remain in charge until the international break, with Slaven Bilic and Nuno Espirito Santo identified as potential replacements.

It is crucial that West Ham pick up points, and fast, starting against Everton on Monday. However, that may prove a tough task, especially with one Toffees superstar dazzling.

Graham Potter praises Jack Grealish’s quality

Jack Grealish joined Everton on loan from Manchester City during the summer, insisting they were the only club for him after struggling for regular minutes under Pep Guardiola.

He has repaid David Moyes’ faith already, chalking up four assists in five top-flight appearances, and will likely prove a handful for the Hammers at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Ahead of the match, Graham Potter was full of praise for the forward, before pointing to the depth of attacking talent at Moyes’ disposal.

Potter said: “We know about the quality Jack Grealish has got, but they’ve also got lots of players, whether that be Beto up front, [Iliman] Ndiaye coming off the side and [Jake] O’Brien pushing on, or [Kiernan] Dewsbury-Hall…

“They’ve got lots of options in attack and it’ll be a tough game.”

Grealish is visibly enjoying his football again, enabling him to deliver performances at the same level as his best days at City.

Jack Grealish is on a par with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior

According to data from WhoScored, Grealish has attempted 37 dribbles in his first five matches for Everton this season, the same number as Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

Both Mbappe and Vinicius are known for their flair and incredible skill, and they have put countless defenders to the sword while dovetailing for Real Madrid.

So, the fact that Grealish is matching them in this particular area, especially after a confidence-sapping final campaign at City, shows he can still compete with the very best.

He is also ahead of Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal, who narrowly lost out to Ousmane Dembele in the Ballon d’Or rankings earlier this week, when it comes to dribbling.

West Ham, beware.