Fans of Everton have been reacting to one of the latest social media posts from former winger Kevin Mirallas.
On Monday, the Belgian posted footage of a goal he scored for the Toffees to his Instagram account (per Kevin Mirallas) which was relayed to the Goodison Park faithful by Everton News Feed, which had fans discussing their former man.
?Former Everton player, Kevin Mirallas’ latest Instagram post pic.twitter.com/2IYBo7DSYk
— The Toffee Blues (@EvertonNewsFeed) March 30, 2020
Sad thing is,Kevin Mirallas was an excellent player but thought he was better than he was,shame really could have been a big player for us?
— michael jennat (@mickeyjayjay) March 30, 2020
He was tremendous on his day. Shame how it panned out
— Watched Toffee (@WatchedToffee) March 30, 2020
Could have done so much more if he knuckled down and quit thinking he was prime Ronaldo and to big for us. So gifted yet so inconsistent
— Lennon? (@LysergicLennon) March 31, 2020
Would you take a prime Kevin Mirallas back in Carlo Ancelotti's squad?Yes, he was class for us
No, he burned his bridges
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The 32-year-old Royal Antwerp winger was situated on Merseyside between 2012 and the summer of 2019, having arrived from Olympiacos and departing for his current club on a free transfer (per Transfermarkt).
During his time with the Toffees, though, the Belgian spent his final year and a half with the club on loan, initially with Olympiakos in 2018, before joining Fiorentina during the 2018/19 season (per Transfermarkt).
If he had the brain and mentality to go with his ability, he probably could have played for all these top teams he wanted. Instead, only West Ham wanted him.
— Smudge (@SmudgeEFC1985) March 31, 2020
He was terrific, when he could be bothered!
— Jay (@_JayPickett) March 30, 2020
Loads of ability, just a complete waster though.
— ged english (@gedenglish) March 30, 2020
Could have been one of the Everton greats but chose another road..
— Paul Maguire (@podgeyboy) March 31, 2020
What do we think?
During his time with the Toffees, Mirallas made 186 appearances, in which he bagged 38 goals and 34 assists (per Transfermarkt), however, for his current club, he has just two goals and two assists in 21 games (per Transfermarkt).
As can be judged by the responses from Everton supporters, it is clear to see that many highly rated the Belgian, however, plenty feel as though wrong decisions led to his talents being wasted.