Supporters of Everton have been reacting to footage of Jonjoe Kenny which emerged on Twitter of a block made by the on-loan Schalke 04 defender.
Following a tweet from the Bundesliga club’s official account, the footage was shared to the Goodison Park faithful by @TheGwladysStreet, which initially intended to slate the young full-back, however, some supporters defended Kenny.
So, so, so, so, so, so far out of position. https://t.co/1szzdImy5E
— The Everton End (@TheEvertonEnd) February 19, 2020
Ends up tracking his runner and puts a block on. More positives then negatives but I guess he’s a young Everton player so let’s hammer him.
— Dave Shaw (@shawyefc79) February 19, 2020
I’ve watched him all season he’s been terrific, I wouldn’t come back if I was him for reasons above….Constant criticism from fans with sheer lack of knowledge!
— Lee (@LeeGray3) February 20, 2020
I think hes read the game really well there
— Ryan ‘Chang’ Smith (@Chang_EFC) February 19, 2020
Got back and covered the centre half though
— Richard Traynor (@Richard_T_efc) February 19, 2020
If a £15 million bid arrived for Jonjoe Kenny from Schalke 04, would you accept it?Yes, would be a good amount for a youngster
No, has so much potential he would cost more
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The 22-year-old has featured in 22 games for his German club so far this season, during which he has bagged one goal and two assists (per Transfermarkt).
Over 20 appearances in the Bundesliga, Kenny has a 6.57/10 average rating (per WhoScored), leaving other supporters to agree with the original tweet’s assessment and slate the full-back’s talents.
watched that game, and seen several others, I think we will sell him if an offer came in while being adequate not progressed as I hoped
— owencocoefc (@owencocoefc) February 19, 2020
he gets it from coleman
— Isaiah ? (@ftbl_isaiah) February 19, 2020
The beginning of the clip he is ball watching and doesn’t track the guy who shoots. He just walks past him. JJK only reacts when the ball is at the players feet.
— Cos Ancelotti is better than Mikel Arteta ? (@BlueDanEFC) February 20, 2020
What do we think?
As has been reported in recent weeks, Schalke are interested in acquiring the defender’s services on a ‘long-term’ basis according to SportBild, as cited by Sport Witness.
So, as one fan suggested, with the German club interest and Kenny’s average rating for the season uninspiring, should a bid arrive, who knows what the future holds for the youngster.