Does Tom Davies need a rest?
Everton’s Tom Davies reacts
Tom Davies hit the headlines after a superb performance for Everton against Manchester City earlier this year and has been a regular in the XI ever since.
Against Manchester United last night he found it a bit more tough going, with his side pegged back to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s late penalty.
Davies played all 90 minutes of the fixture, picking up a late booking for a tackle on Eric Bailly.
Manchester United’s Eric Bailly in action with Everton’s Tom Davies
Davies, 18, should be cut some slack, but last night was not one of his finer showings.
He touched the ball only 34 times, the fewest of any player on the pitch to complete the entire game.
His one shot landed off target, while defensively he did not win a single tackle or make an interception.
There is a concern among fans that the teenager might benefit from two or three games on the sidelines after his rapid progress, and last night did not allay those worries.
Here is a look at the reaction to his performance…
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