Marco Silva’s Gylfi Sigurdsson gamble clearly did not pay off

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Everton lost 1-0 to Brighton yesterday in yet another inconsistent display from Marco Silva’s Toffees. The home side dominated the second-half as Everton failed to come out for the final 45 minutes of the game. The defeat was deserved.

One of the key reasons for their loss was the absence of Gylfi Sigurdsson.

With Everton playing a litany of games in recent weeks it was no surprise to see some players rested. However, Marco Silva will surely not be leaving the Icelandic international out of the first-team again any time soon.

His absence was keenly felt as Everton struggled to connect the midfield to attack in any meaningful way.

When it comes to creating chances there are few better in the Premier League than Sigurdsson. Whilst he was absent, Brighton’s own creator Pascal Gross had the Everton defence on the ropes for much of the game.

Everton were vastly improved upon his entrance to proceedings from the bench.

Without his spark, Everton were toiling for much of the game and the Iceman should not be told to put his feet up again anytime soon by the Everton boss.