Everton’s Tom Davies came in for a lot of criticism from Toffees fans on Twitter following Wednesday’s 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester United.
The 22-year-old replaced the disappointing Andre Gomes before the hour mark but struggled to get into the game. He didn’t see a lot of the ball or protect his defence in the build up to Manchester United’s opening goal, leaving Anthony Martial in too much space to pick out a pass.
Against United, Davies played for 33 minutes, had 16 touches, won one header, completed only eight passes, failed to create a chance or win a tackle, made two clearances, gave away one foul and did not have a successful dribble (WhoScored). It’s fair to say the academy graduate was ineffective against the Red Devils.
Davies has made 10 appearances in all competitions this season but has only amassed 412 minutes of football as he finds himself behind Allan, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Andre Gomes and Gylfi Sigurdsson in the pecking order. Carlo Ancelotti may continue leaving the England inder-21 international out of the starting line-up if things don’t improve for him.
These Everton fans on Twitter did not hold back in their criticism of Davies, with words such as “inept” and “dreadful” used to describe his performance:
How Tom Davies still gets in the team I don’t know? Better off playing with 10 men. #EFC
— DStanley (@DomOVOStanley) December 23, 2020
Can’t believe it’s nearly 2021 and I’m still watching Tom Davies. Dreadful footballer. #EFC
— Jonathan Murphy (@Jon86murphy) December 23, 2020
https://twitter.com/John_buz/status/1341876970292953089?s=20
Bernard, Davies, Tosun. Can’t think of 3 worse subs in my life. Think on, Carlo #EFC
— Darryll King (@dazzler1878) December 23, 2020
Squad overall isn't good enough .. (squad/back up players).. tha gomes is far over rated .. Bernard Davies tosun need replacin.. prob even Gomes an Pickford.. big summer ahead and I think next season is the main one for now or never success wise #efc
— Lennard Pearce (@MaisOuiMaisOui_) December 23, 2020
Not good enough Davies & Sigurdsson, need selling in Jan window & replaced. Tosun needs binning as well #efc
— PaulTheToffee (@tx28217) December 23, 2020
In other news, many Everton fans hit out at one player’s ‘shocking’ performance in the defeat to Manchester United.
