Fans of Everton have fumed with Fabian Delph following an injury update on the Englishman from Phil Kirkbride.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Liverpool Echo journalist was on hand to share which players would be missing the Carabao Cup quarter-final tie with Leicester City, which explained that the game had come too soon for the former Manchester City midfielder (per Phil Kirkbride).
With Delph having had a torrid time with injuries since joining Everton (per Liverpool Echo), fans were furious with the man that cost £10 million to sign over the summer (per BBC).
Everton confirm Lucas Digne will miss tomorrow’s quarter-final tie with Leicester. Game also expected to come too soon for Fabian Delph. Gylfi Sigurdsson and Djibril Sidibe to undergo late checks after missing draw with United due to illness.
— Phil Kirkbride (@philkecho) December 17, 2019
2021 probably to soon for Delph.
— Gareth Jones (@photogareth) December 17, 2019
Delph is a waste of space.
— Paul (@pdwyer1987) December 17, 2019
— Graeme Gedling (@BigGray87) December 17, 2019
Has Fabian Delph transpired to be a poor summer signing?Yes, not what was expected
No, he just needs some time
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The 30-year-old middleman has featured in ten league and cup games for the Toffees so far this term, having bagged no goals or assists over those outings (per Transfermarkt).
Furthermore, the £13.5-million rated man has only a 6.58/10 average rating for the Goodison Park club when he has played (per Whoscored), leaving fans frustrated with their man.
Another poor summer signing in Delph
— UTFT (@Latchford_9) December 17, 2019
Delph should retire
— louise carroll (@tamblingson) December 17, 2019
What do we think?
Delph certainly has not turned out to be the sturdy signing that he appeared to be at first, with constant injuries and unspectacular performances when he does play, it is clear to see why Everton fans are frustrated.