Frank Lampard must sell Everton defender Michael Keane in the summer
Frank Lampard must sell Everton defender Michael Keane in the summer transfer window.
Irrespective of where the Toffees finish, the 29-year-old should be sold.
While there are suggestions that Lampard should sell Yerry Mina or Mason Holgate, it’s Keane who actually should be sold.
He was absolutely shocking against Crystal Palace in the 4-0 FA Cup defeat. It was a “garbage” performance from him, missing a sitter in the opening minute.
It set the tone for the remainder of the game where he was dreadful at the back. He made a poor attempt to stop Palace’s first goal and was seen nowhere in the picture for the second.
He was also responsible for the fourth goal where the defender made no attempt to prevent Will Hughes.
Keane is a senior player at the club and he is supposed to be a leader at the back. In return, he is becoming a nightmare in defence, and it doesn’t exude confidence at all.
He has got a contract at the club till 2025, which means Everton can still hope to recoup some money from his sale.
What is really frustrating about him is that he comes up with odd strong performances, and barely manage to retain that form. For instance, he was brilliant against Newcastle United, and then was an absolute disaster against Palace.
It is due to this inconsistency; Lampard should stop pinning hopes on a player who will be 30 in a few months’ time.
Danny Murphy is absolutely spot on where he suggested [TalkSPORT] that Keane has lost his physical edge, and Lampard still keeps playing him.
He made a horrible blunder against Manchester City and ruined the hard work of his teammates for the entire game.
Lampard should be looking to rebuild the team in the summer, and he should start making plans without Keane at the back.
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