Sunderland stopper Jordan Pickford has been in highly impressive form so far this season.
David Moyes has told the Sunderland Echo that Jordan Pickford needs to be cautious over taking too many risks with his kicking.
Pickford’s distribution is normally very accurate, and it is a major strength in his game.
However, Moyes does not want the youngster to become complacent and start taking risks.
“He’s obviously a very big kicker, I thought some of his passes against Watford recently, it was like watching a top midfield player,” Moyes said.
“He’s just got to be careful, that it isn’t something he needs to do to get noticed or to be seen, because then it adds risks to his game. At the moment he’s not doing that, he’s limiting it.
“He’s a very good passer, he can go short, he can play long, it is such a big part of goalkeeping these days.”
Pickford has arguably been Sunderland’s best player so far this season, with many of their more experienced campaigners under performing.
The England youth international has become Sunderland’s undisputed first choice stopper, with his performances catching the eye.
With Sunderland’s relegation seemingly now inevitable, Pickford’s future at the Stadium of Light is in some doubt.
The youngster has already been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, and Sunderland are sure to have to fend off interest in the summer.
Pickford is set to remain in Moyes’ first-team for the remainder of the season, with their next match coming against Middlesbrough at the weekend.
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