Everton and Frank Lampard have to back Anthony Gordon next season
Young Everton winger Anthony Gordon has divided opinion among Premier League fans based on his attributes and personality in the recent season.
The England under-21 international played a key role in ensuring the qualification for Euro 2023 but also come under immense criticism for supposed diving throughout the season.
Considering the player has a lot of years ahead of him, it is important that Frank Lampard and Farhad Moshiri back their player to the hilt.
Gordon has three years left on his deal at Goodison Park and has a transfer value of £18 million, according to the Transfermarkt.
Gordon can be classified as the type of player Lampard always craves. His biggest tipping point so far came against Manchester United on 9 April when he scored the only goal of the match in a crucial win.
In the recently concluded season at Goodison Park, the attacking midfielder scored four goals and provided two assists in the 35 Premier League games. The young winger played 67% of the overall Premier League minutes under Rafa Benitez and Lampard respectively [Transfermarkt].
The best thing about Gordon is versatility. He can be classified both as a winger and a midfielder.
On the wing, he likes to come into the middle and take shots on. However, he can play just as easily as an attacking midfielder behind the striker.
Therefore, we can expect him to improve his tally once the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin return to form.
Everton’s midfield and wide areas have been a genuine cause of concern at Everton recently, through a combination of injuries and poor form.
Considering the fact that Richarlison doesn’t have a clear future and many of their midfielders have underperformed, it is important that the Toffees keep Gordon as part of future plans and support him in his development wherever they can.