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Jordan Pickford was left on the bench when Everton lost 2-1 to Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday.
The England goalkeeper, who has endured a difficult few weeks, was replaced by rookie Robin Olsen, on loan from Roma in Serie A.
Explaining Pickford’s omission in a quote posted on the club’s Twitter account before the game, Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said: “I just want to give Jordan a break for this match and give Olsen a chance to have minutes.
“Jordan will be back for the next game against Manchester United.”
The 26-year-old has started all 120 Premier League games since joining Everton in June 2017 from Sunderland, but has seen his form decline this season.
He was also fortunate not to be sent off for the challenge that left Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk needing knee surgery in the 2-2 derby draw at Goodison Park on 17 October, although he was later supported by his coach. for the incident.
Pickford was spared further embarrassment by death in that game after he couldn’t avoid what would have been a late winner for Jordan Henderson when a VAR check resulted in a controversial offside decision.
The Everton goalkeeper’s only clean sheet in the Premier League this season came on opening day in Tottenham and he has conceded two goals in four of his last five top flight appearances.
Only Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (3) has made more mistakes leading to shots this season, while three of the nine goals he has conceded this season have come from outside the area, the most in the Premier League.
Callum Wilson scored a second half double for Newcastle when Everton missed a chance to go to the top of the Premier League.
After the game, Ancelotti felt that Olsen had “done his job” but was adamant that Pickford would return for Everton’s game against Manchester United.
Ancelotti said: “He [Olsen] He did well, he’s a good experienced goalkeeper and he deserved to play, but now Jordan will be back.
“We have two really good goalkeepers and this is what we need. In my career, I’m used to rotating goalkeepers. It happened at Real Madrid, it also happened at Naples.
“Olsen will play again. I don’t know when, it could be in the Premier League or in the cup. He’s a goalkeeper everyone trusts.
“This doesn’t mean we don’t have confidence in Jordan (Pickford), we have a lot of confidence in Jordan. There’s no question about this and the next game, Jordan will come back.”
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Sky Sports Experts on Pickford’s Omission
Roy Keane: “I’m not his biggest fan, he makes too many mistakes, but if the kid is suffering mentally off the field, then the coach has made the right decision. Clearly, he has suffered in the last few weeks because of what they brought us.” I think, threats against him and things off the field. “
Tim Cahill: “You have to think about what Pickford has gone through mentally. The things I don’t like as a player are some of the things that have happened outside the park, the abuse he’s getting. It might be the right thing to do for him … it’ll be good to see. your reaction. “
Jamie Redknapp: “For Pickford, it’s something he needs to address. He’s rash, he never looks relaxed on a football field. All great goalkeepers are really cool. When you try to get to the level Everton are trying to get to, that’s not good enough . “
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