Everton striker earns praise after goal against Millwall.
Everton manager Marco Silva has told the club’s official website he was impressed with Cenk Tosun’s contribution against Millwall.
Tosun came off the bench and scored in the 3-2 FA Cup defeat.
The goal was Tosun’s first strike since October 21.
Silva told the club’s website: “Even if he was not playing many minutes – and did not start the past few matches – he is always an important player for us.
“He has been working really hard in the past few weeks to achieve what he wants.
“He came in and helped the team in that important moment. Unfortunately for us it was not enough to win that match.
“But he did what we asked, he came on and had an impact on the match and scored a goal.”
The timing of Silva’s comments are important amid reports Everton are willing to listen to offers for him.
The Mail report the Toffees will consider a sale for £20 million if a bid arrives.
Until that happens, Silva is determined to get the best out of him and it is possible he could be in line for a start in Everton’s upcoming Premier League game away to Huddersfield Town.
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