Fans of Everton have slated Michael Keane following the Toffees’ 5-2 defeat at the hands of Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.
The English defender, who is valued at £27 million (as per Transfermarkt), was able to bag a first-half goal, however, was part of a defence which shipped five goals at the opposite end of the pitch (as per BBC).
Despite managing to bag for Marco Silva’s side, which pulled the Goodison Park club back in with a shout following two early goals, many outlined the defender for criticism amongst other candidates.
Sidibe, Iwobi and Sigurdsson battling it out for who was out worst player that half.
— The Toffee Blues (@EvertonNewsFeed) December 4, 2019
Nah they’re all battling for second Keane has been by far and away the worst on the pitch.
— Ekki Gott (@EkkiGott) December 4, 2019
Aye and Keane still wins
— Kevin Wilson (@kevwils28) December 4, 2019
Keane the worst by far woeful player
— Tom (@tomdonovan1878) December 4, 2019
And you still managed to leave out Keane.
— Peter Meter (@Peter82Meter) December 4, 2019
Who was worse in the Merseyside derby, Jordan Pickford or Michael Keane?Keane
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Following the defeat, the Toffees slipped into the relegation zone at the expense of Southampton and now trail the Saints by a single point (via BBC).
With pressure on Silva looking relentless (as per Daily Mail), many fans were keen to not let their 26-year-old defender get away without his fair share of the blame.
Mina and Keane are a joke
— George Cook (@gogcook) December 4, 2019
How is Keane not in the running
— stephen smith (@JesterSmith1976) December 4, 2019
Keane by a mile…!!!!
— Arnt Ove Kaspersen (@Artycasper) December 4, 2019
Michael Keane. The worst defender I’ve ever seen
— Si Williams (@SiWilliams6) December 4, 2019
Michael Keane is the worst player I’ve ever seen at Everton. The combination of lack of heart and ability is beyond belief for a professional footballer
— Shane (@EfcShane) December 5, 2019
Thought it and said it but Michael Keane is shocking and should not be wearing that blue shirt…I’m 54 ex Everton and still could offer more than you pal
— Steve Bateman (@batesy220465) December 4, 2019
What do we think?
Without wanting to point the finger too much, due to their being many poor performances for the Toffees on Wednesday night, Keane certainly did not have a good game.
Despite his goal, the English defender picked up a 4/10 rating for his performance (as per Liverpool Echo) – which still was not the worst of the evening.