Michael Keane claims Everton have an ‘incredible’ player who doesn’t get the credit he deserves
After being at Everton for nine seasons now, Michael Keane believes David Moyes has a player who is very underrated in the squad.
It’s only positivity around Everton at the moment, as Moyes looks to end the years of torment for Evertonians.
He’s already done this after the transfer window, building a squad fit for what the Friedkin Group want to achieve.
Obviously, Michael Keane is someone who wasn’t signed, but he has made a big impact this season, as Keane is shocking fans with his performances.
It seems like the defender is finally getting his plaudits after years of criticism, but he’s turned the attention to a player who deserves a lot more praise.
Jordan Pickford giving orders in Wolves vs Everton.
Michael Keane said Everton’s Jordan Pickford doesn’t get the recognition he deserves
The central defender is certainly going under the radar so far this campaign, but the most obvious name that seems to do it season on season is Jordan Pickford.
Everton’s number one is the ever-consistent man between the sticks, and although he’s highly rated, Keane still doesn’t think it’s enough.
“He’s incredible. I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves,” Keane said to BBC Radio Merseyside.
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“I can’t remember a goalkeeper that consistent for England.
“Because he plays for Everton, he might not get the recognition he deserves.”
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It’s fair to say that the 31-year-old might not get the true praise he deserves as Pickford has been called the Premier League’s ‘best’.
His presence in goal has made the Toffees what they are during almost a ten-year tenure, and the owners are about to do something vitally important.
Jordan Pickford’s new contract could be the best business The Friedkin Group have done at Everton
Smart decisions are being made around the club at the moment, but none more than tying Pickford down to a new deal.
It’s said that Pickford is ‘key’ to Everton’s future as the shotstopper is set to devote the rest of his career to the Blues, and it’s been a match made in heaven ever since his £30 million move in 2017.
The decision to keep him on will be crucial and arguably the best piece of business from the Friedkins so far, as a consistent goalkeeper is very hard to nail down.
Very few clubs have achieved this, with Man United, Chelsea, and others failing, but the Toffees could have another five years of the England international.
Moyes wants Pickford to be re-signed, and it could top anything the owners have done so far since joining.
