Homepage Article Anthony Gordon “really close” [to a first-team call]

[GrandOldTeam]

Everton academy graduate, Anthony Gordon is really close to breaking into Everton’s first-team squad, according to Marco Silva.



Silva told evertonfc.com “He is really close [to a first-team call], I will tell you, unfortunately for him maybe it is the position on the pitch where we have most quality, where competition is hardest.



“He can play in the three positions in our attack line, more or less the same profile as Richarlison, who can play left, right, or behind the striker or even alone up front.



“Since we took Anthony to work with the first team every single day, I am always seeing improvements.



“Even in the moments when he does not do all the session with the team, he is always aware of everything, trying to learn every time.



“Even when he stays with one of my staff, doing something individual, he is always trying to improve.



“You can see the results...

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[Frang]

in the last 7 days weve had lucas digne publicly come in support of Silva , Mina has been told to come and say the same, and now we are hearing that our best prospect is in line for a chance ..

call me cynical, but its almost like the club are trying to paper over the huge cracks in Silva's management with good news stories

 

[blueboy1945]

Hope the lad has a great future with us.

 

[Frang]

and if you think Silva will be throwing an untried teenager into the first team when he is desperate to save his job then your dafter than me !

i want Gordon to do well, but now is not the time for him to be playing. ease him in gently when the team are playing well

 

[Azza]

He can't be any worse than how Siggy and Richarlison are right now.

 

[Disgruntledgoat]

and if you think Silva will be throwing an untried teenager into the first team when he is desperate to save his job then your dafter than me !

i want Gordon to do well, but now is not the time for him to be playing. ease him in gently when the team are playing well

Isn't that exactly what Silva says in the article?

 

[Frang]

Isn't that exactly what Silva says in the article?

he mentions 'the right moment' that wont be anytime before christmas

 

[Lelouch]

in the last 7 days weve had lucas digne publicly come in support of Silva , Mina has been told to come and say the same, and now we are hearing that our best prospect is in line for a chance ..

call me cynical, but its almost like the club are trying to paper over the huge cracks in Silva's management with good news stories

tfw frank is actually right for once

 

[Disgruntledgoat]

he mentions 'the right moment' that wont be anytime before christmas

He also says he won't put him in and expect him to solve problems, the players who play now need to do that and that he'll wait until he can introduce him without pressure.

Seems sensible to me.

 

[MikeH72]

How long before someone who watches the youth teams comes in here and tells us he's nowhere near ready?

 

[Frang]

He also says he won't put him in and expect him to solve problems, the players who play now need to do that and that he'll wait until he can introduce him without pressure.

Seems sensible to me.

like I say, I doubt he'll even play a single minute for us this season... its just a sound byte to keep us off the silva subject

 

[BornBlue76]

and if you think Silva will be throwing an untried teenager into the first team when he is desperate to save his job then your dafter than me !

i want Gordon to do well, but now is not the time for him to be playing. ease him in gently when the team are playing well

So rather stick with the under performers? There is never a good time in our managers mind, thats what I've seen.. But when the team are rubbish seems as good as any.

 

[Agent Blue]

in the last 7 days weve had lucas digne publicly come in support of Silva , Mina has been told to come and say the same, and now we are hearing that our best prospect is in line for a chance ..

call me cynical, but its almost like the club are trying to paper over the huge cracks in Silva's management with good news stories

I'm confused do you want to be called Cynical or Frank?
I have to say that I much prefer this new ploy of good news, rather than a new stadium announcement when we Ev it up.

 

[dutchblue54]

no harm in giving him the odd sub appearance. Richarlison / Bernard will not perform consistenly over the season, certainly in the busy / cold winter months. Walcott is crap and Gordon can deliver the unexpected / score goals.

 

[Eggs]

How long before someone who watches the youth teams comes in here and tells us he's nowhere near ready?

....better than saying he needs to go on loan!!

I’m not one for pushing youngsters but I have posted in recent weeks that this lad could be ready to step-up. Key will not be his performances for U23s, but more about how he’s doing in first team training sessions. There is no hiding place there.

I understand Silva saying it’s unfortunate Gordon plays in positions where he has plenty of options, it will be up to the youngster to grab his chance when it inevitably arrives. I suspect he will.

He’ll soon have his own thread on here.