Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agreed Jordan Pickford made a “terrible” mistake in Everton’s 4-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
On the BBC’s Match of the Day [24. August] the pair analyzed Son Heung-min’s second goal of the game in the first half when he robbed Pickford in possession and slotted into an empty net.
Sean Dyche’s side suffered a heavy loss for the second week in a row, sending the Toffees to the bottom of the Premier League table.
Shearer first said live: “The son goes after Jordan Pickford and it’s just a terrible mistake.”
“Oh dear,” agreed Lineker, watching the clip.
Everton and Jordan Pickford must return
For all the problems Everton have faced on and off the pitch in recent seasons, Pickford has not been one of them; indeed, England’s undisputed number one was one of the shining lights.
His commitment to the club has been unwavering and his performances have saved the Toffees from further danger over the years.
There’s no getting away from the fact that it was a glaring mistake, and a man of Pickford’s experience quickly put his hands up.
Everton decided to bring back Asmir Begovic during the week to bolster the squad’s reserve options, but it would take something consistently disastrous to force Pickford off the bench.
Meanwhile, the team are not in dire straits yet, but could be heading in that direction if things don’t pick up quickly – the next chance to bounce back is a Carabao Cup tie with Doncaster Rovers, which could at least put a wind back. to sail.
Then it’s Bournemouth’s turn at Goodison Park – and points on the board are needed to avoid a long and dreary international break for Blues fans.