Everton manager Marco Silva has commended the job Eddie Howe is performing at Bournemouth and thinks they are in a”better condition” than last season.
The side return from the international break to confront Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon at the Vitality Stadium of silva, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Everton have picked up seven points from their opening four games of the season but head having never beaten Howe’s men in the league.
“Our last off game against Bournemouth has been a fun one, even though I did not like the finish,” Silva said. “I hope it’ll be fun again, but with a great result and when possible a clean sheet for all us.
“They signed one or two players and they have strengthened the group again. If you take a look at every season they’re always keeping the best players and they are always currently strengthening their team.
“Eddie’s performing a very, very good job there. It’s apparent what they attempt to do although it’s clear even if in some moments the formation alter.
“With top quality players into their assault, a strong midfield, decent pace in their group and very strong at offensive set pieces, they’re in a better condition than last season.”
Silva expressed his pleasure at how nicely the new signings of Everton are all settling in at the bar.
Alex Iwobi was one of seven new arrivals in the summer following a #35m deadline day move from Arsenal, but despite scoring on his debut against Wolves, his supervisor believes there is still room for progress.
“We’re contented with him. He is working extremely well and he’s the caliber,” Silva said.
“There is lots of things he can do in order to keep improving though because he can really help our team. I informed him since he’s a player with so many matches in the Premier League I will need more from him.
“Playing a winger or supporting the striker – that is the 2 positions he can play – he must score more goals. It is something I’ve required from our wingers since last season.
“Another items to keep progressing is his defensive processes. He has everything to enhance and he has the caliber.”