Following Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup victory over Watford, Everton fans took to Twitter to air frustrations on Marco Silva’s use of Moise Kean.
The Italian 19-year-old was hauled off at half time during the 2-0 victory, continuing a prolonged period of short outings for Kean.
Despite starting his first match since the mid-Septemeber 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United at Goodison Park, supporters were frustrated with Silva over Kean’s short-lived performance.
Couldn’t agree more, think if he stays his unwillingness to put trust in the likes of Gordon, Kean and Gibson etc will cost us in the long run, they will soon get fed up and seek a chance elsewhere
— Kevin Parr (@kevsparr) October 30, 2019
Think the worst thing about the whole situation is the lads confidence. It’ll be shot to bits after that and it’s not even really his fault.
Fans are quickly turning on him too, which is unfair considering what he’s been asked to do so far.
— Scott Morris (@Scott_MorrisEfc) October 29, 2019
Disgraceful treatment of a 19yr old kid. Does nothing for his confidence whatsoever. he must be wondering what sort of club he’s joined. Anyone of the front three could have been hooked at halftime.
— Steve Hogan (@LeisureLeagues2) October 29, 2019
1 half on the right wing an now won’t be seen for another month
— rob (@rob_bredo1983) October 29, 2019
The Italian joined the Toffees in a £25.1million switch from Italian giants Juventus.
Kean has gone on to make nine Premier League appearances for Silva’s side this term – albeit seven of them coming from the bench (via Transfermarkt).
With the 19-year-old’s latest start coming out of position, on the right-wing, and cut short at half-time, supporters were worried for the striker’s confidence.
Hasn’t given Kean a proper chance! Walcott couldn’t finish his dinner atm pic.twitter.com/peFu55Etb9
— Ryan Edwards (@ryaneddyedwards) October 29, 2019
Joke. Absolute joke
— Charlie Fisher (@Charliefish07) October 29, 2019
Kean will have zero confidence.
— Matt Hall (@MattHall0909) October 29, 2019
Wonder what would happen if he was played in his correct position?
— Mikey A (@mikjaal) October 29, 2019
What do we think?
Kean has found life more difficult than he probably would have expected upon his arrival to Goodison Park (per The Telegraph), having tallied only one assist in terms of contributions for the club (via Transfermarkt).
With the arrival fee of £25.1m weighing on the 19-year-old’s shoulders – Kean will have to be given more time to adjust if he is to make a success of his time with the Toffees.