Everton boss Marco Silva had said that Joao Virginia outgrew under-23 football at Goodison Park, but he has made a poor start on loan at Reading.
Everton goalkeeper Joao Virginia has been absolutely slated by Reading fans on Twitter.
Virginia was loaned out by Everton in the summer with Reading deciding to take a chance on the 19-year-old.
The Portuguese stopper started the season in the Royals’ first choice line-up, but was quickly dropped after some shaky displays.
Virginia was brought back into Reading’s line-up last night though, but the Everton youngster blew his chance.
Virginia made a howler, which ultimately proved decisive, as Reading lost on penalties to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
And Reading fans are now begging Everton to take Virginia back.
It may actually be best for all parties that Virginia returns to Everton now, as his confidence must have been affected.
The teenager looked excellent for Everton at development squad level, and Marco Silva suggested that he had outgrown under-23 football.
However, it seems that the step up to playing for a Championship side has proven very difficult for the Everton prospect.
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