BBC Sport Phil McNulty tweeted post-match on Sunday that he believes the futures of four Everton players could be in doubt following the 1-0 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday.
What did he say?
Well, the Toffees looked to be in a strong position to see off their arch-rivals and reach the fourth round of the FA Cup at Anfield when the two team-sheets announced at 3:01pm, with Carlo Ancelotti going full strength and Jurgen Klopp making wholesale changes and starting a number of youngsters.
And while the visitors dominated in the first half, it was a different story in the second half when teenager Curtis Jones’ brilliant goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.
A number of Everton players put in poor displays – especially in the second half – and McNulty wasn’t impressed with four individuals in particular.
He tweeted: “Think a few Everton players may just have moved towards the end of their careers at the club there. Sigurdsson and Walcott prime culprits but Morgan Schneiderlin in that mix too. And where was Richarlison?”
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Is he right?
He certainly could be when it comes to Sigurdsson, Walcott and Schneiderlin, who have been poor for a while now.
Sigurdsson has two goals and one assist in 23 appearances in all competitions this term having cost £45m in 2017, and simply doesn’t look suited to a central midfield role in Ancelotti’s preferred 4-4-2 formation.
Meanwhile, Walcott has nine goals and seven assists in 72 outings since moving from Arsenal, while Schneiderlin has come under criticism on more than one occasion this term for his performances.
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It is probably a little harsh on Richarlison though even if he wasn’t at his best at Anfield.
The Brazilian has nine goals and four assists in 2019/20 and has shown his versatility and work-rate when playing out wide and as a striker this season.
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