Dominic Calvert-Lewin spoke about the quality of Everton team-mates James Rodriguez and Richarlison after what has been a phenomenal start to the campaign for the forward
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has opened up about his relationship with James Rodriguez and Richarlison at Everton and revealed the world-class forward he often studies
The Blues forward was in sensational form at the start of 2020/21, scoring eight goals to make him the Premier League’s top scorer as it stands
In all competitions, the 23-year-old has scored an incredible 11 goals in nine matches, including two hat tricks – against West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United
The creativity Rodriguez added over the summer added a new element to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, and Calvert-Lewin was described his enthusiasm upon hearing for the first time rumors of the arrival of the Colombian international
He told FIFAcom: « It’s just that a club the size of Everton, where we want to go, attracts this caliber of player
« Personally, I was really excited because I was aware of what he was capable of. I had seen the great goals he had scored and the great teams he had played for
« He’s a top-level player, and for me, as a center-forward, I knew that creation by chance would be there and that it would be up to me to put the ball in the net
« This has been and I really love playing with him He’s on a different level He dictates the games He takes players out of the games by taking hits
« The way he handles the ball makes it very difficult to take it out – I don’t think I’ve seen him get tackled, even in training »
The previous two seasons in particular have seen Calvert-Lewin working very closely with Richarlison, with the last term showing the couple as a powerful strike force for the second half of the campaign.
And the England international is full of praise for his Brazilian teammate and the relationship they have at the top of the pitch
« Top of Richy We’ve been playing with each other for a while now and we have to learn each other’s game and personality, » he added
« First and foremost is his mentality – he’s a winner He works so hard for the team Some things the naked eye can’t see as a spectator, but playing with him, the energy and the pace of work that he gives you cannot be underestimated
« And the quality he has acquired is such a threat For me to play alongside a player like that is an absolute joy We like to do well – to score, to help
« When he scores I’m as happy for him as I am when I score I have no doubt he has a lot to come but the proof is in the pudding with the way you see him play right now – he has a bit of everything «
Calvert-Lewin was also asked who he believes is currently the best player in the world
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The Everton man responded with Bayern Munich star striker Robert Lewandowski, who has terrorized defenses across Europe for several years
« As a young center-forward, if I want to look along the top center-forward line, I would watch Robert Lewandowski, study his game and see what positions he takes, because I think he is. similar attributes to what I have «
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton FC, Premier League, England national football team
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