Davy Klaassen has struggled to make an impact since joining Everton.
Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen has struggled to make an impact for the Merseyside club since he moved from Ajax in the summer.
The Toffees paid £23 million to sign the Dutch midfielder from Ajax, as reported by BBC, but he has failed to justify his price tag.
The 24-year-old looks short of confidence at the moment, and he is failing to exert his influence in a team that has not won four games in a row.
Klaassen turned in a below-par performance for Everton on Thursday against Lyon, and was substituted at half-time.
The Dutch midfielder, whose main strength lies in metronomic and accurate passing, has made only 17 passes, and managed just 24 touches.
He has no goals and assists for Everton yet, and Ronald Koeman has admitted that his summer signing is struggling at the moment.
“The situation of Klaassen is really difficult,” said Koeman, as quoted by Liverpool Echo. I know, I was a good player but I had several moments struggling.
“You are struggling with your confidence. You take wrong decisions. He had one shot tonight but it was an open pass to Dominic and it’s one v one on the goalkeeper.”
Everton have made the worst start in Europa League history by an English club, failing to win in their opening three matches so far.
The Toffees find themselves 16th in the Premier League table. They will face Arsenal at Goodison Park in their next Premier League game on Sunday.
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