Michael Keane raves about ‘World-class’ Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford
Michael Keane has showered heaps of praise on Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, saying he is an “outstanding” player.
Pickford produced some fantastic saves in the last game as the Toffees managed a 1-0 win against Chelsea.
The Toffees will face Leicester City in their next game on Sunday away from Goodison Park (8 May).
“Richarlison and Jordan Pickford attracted the majority of headlines after Chelsea,” Keane told the official Everton website.
“The saves from Jordan had all the ingredients to be called world-class. They were outstanding in their own right, but to produce them when we were protecting a lead, in a game of that magnitude, tells you about his quality.”
Massive games
The last five games are absolutely massive for the club.
The away record has been poor for the Toffees, and they need to rectify it.
Everton are 18th in the Premier League, two points behind both Leeds and Burnley, but they have a game in hand.
Pickford was simply stunning against Chelsea where he made some unbelievable saves during the game.
In fact, Pickford has been the only player in the current squad who has maintained a high level of consistency throughout the season.
He is playing with loads of confidence and has improved in every department. Everton need him to be on top form for the remaining few games.
Keane needs to step up and show his class with Ben Godfrey still out injured. At times, he has shown his quality, but there have been games where he has let the team down.
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