‘Lack of quality’: Roy Keane tears into £90k-p/w Everton player after ‘huge moment’ yesterday

After Everton’s thrilling 1-0 victory over West Ham United yesterday, there wasn’t much to criticise because they were rarely threatened defensively and provided a respectable threat even if they didn’t put a lot of bodies forward.

Before Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s outstanding solo finish made the difference, the visitors seemed to be fairly happy with him leading the line by himself, sometimes assisted by a winger or Abdoulaye Doucoure.

Throughout the game, he had been subsisting on leftovers, so when his magical touch allowed him to shoot, he would not miss.

If Sean Dyche’s team had received an early lead from Jack Harrison in the first half, however, things would have turned out very differently and much more comfortably.

Taking advantage of Lucas Paqueta’s slowness, he quickly advanced with options on both sides of Nayef Aguerd, the lone defender. But all he would manage to do was feather a feeble shot into Alphonse Areola’s arms.

Commentator Roy Keane would chastise the Englishman during a live broadcast on Sky Sports on 29 October 23. He said, “It’s poor from West Ham but it’s a reflection of the game – that decision making, that quality, and being decisive.”

“It’s a fantastic run; he just needs to wait.” Right now. Give him the pass, and he’ll be ready for a tap-in.

“Lack of conviction, lack of assurance, lack of excellence.” It only has an effect on the game. Even though this has been a terribly bad game, Everton has a tremendous opportunity, and they must seize it. This is a pivotal point in the game.

How did Jack Harrison play vs West Ham?

Although Keane might have said that it encapsulated the entire game, one could argue that Harrison’s inability to make the correct decision served as a microcosm of his entire afternoon, in which he found it difficult to exert himself on the pitch.

Despite providing the assist for the winning goal, the 26-year-old, who earned another start on the flank, had the second-worst rating of any visiting player with 6.6.

Despite his participation, he managed just 28 touches and lost an exceptionally low nine of the 11 duels he participated in, which is a very unsatisfactory figure according to Sofascore.

The £90k-per-week player continued to press with a workmanlike manner, but nothing seemed to click for the Leeds United player on loan, as evidenced by the wasted opportunity in the first half.

Keane’s critiques were entirely warranted, and Arnaut Danjuma may have been intrigued by the prospect of suddenly appearing to have a chance to make the first squad.