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Jordan Pickford has remained on the bench in Everton’s starting lineup to face Newcastle United 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, Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said: “I just want to give Jordan a break for this game 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.
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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