The England international again had a poor game in the Premier League.
Everton’s Phil Jagielka in action with Burnley’s Johann Berg Gudmundsson (L)
Everton were left ruing their missed chances and an individual mistake from goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg yesterday, as they lost 2-1 to Burnley at Turf Moor.
The Dutch keeper spilled the ball into the path of Sam Vokes for Burnley’s opening goal, which came against the run of play.
Everton’s Phil Jagielka
Scott Arfield then scored a 90th minute winner after Yannick Bolasie had scored Everton’s equaliser.
But whilst the Dutch keeper certainly had one of his worse games, he could be forgiven as the double penalty save from last week still lingers in the memory.
Everton’s Ramiro Funes Mori looks dejected
However, the man who gave way those penalties once again put in a poor performance and Everton fans were ruthless in their criticism.
The player in question is captain Phil Jagielka.
The centre-back was again poor as Everton fans begin to wonder if he has done a Sylvain Distin and began to struggle with his increasing age.
West Bromwich Albion’s Salomon Rondon in action with Everton’s Mason Holgate
That was certainly the feeling on Twitter among the Everton faithful. Frustrated with his wasteful passing and decreasing abilities many were calling on manager Ronald Koeman to drop Jags for Everton’s next game and bring in Argentine international Ramiro Funes Mori or young talent Mason Holgate.
Here is some of the best reaction from Twitter…
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