Micah Richards stunned by what Everton star has done out of nowhere
Micah Richards was left stunned by one Everton star as they beat Crystal Palace on Saturday.
David Moyes’ team were triumphant at Selhurst Park in the 2-1 win, with Beto and Carlos Alcaraz finding the back of the net.
Gary Lineker was impressed on Match Of The Day by the new-found confidence in front of goal, with Micah Richards now joining the queue.
Micah Richards makes Beto admission after Everton win v Crystal Palace
Beto has left Richards stunned as the Merseyside outfit beat Oliver Glasner’s side.
The former Manchester City star has been amazed by the unexpected emergence of the Guinea-Bissau striker in recent weeks following injuries to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja.
Beto has been a revelation at Goodison Park, with four goals in his last three Premier League games for the Toffees.
Speaking on The Rest Is Football (17 February), Richards said: “What about Beto? Where’s he come from? He’s a new player. Confidence.”
Beto starts resurgence at Goodison Park
Alcaraz was also wowed by Beto as Everton increased their gap with the relegation zone to 13 points.
The former Udinese striker has taken the responsibility on his shoulders after several injuries in the Blues squad.
Calvert-Lewin was clearly struggling before his injury, with his inability to consistently find the back of the net a real issue at Goodison.
Broja looked to be cementing his place in the starting line-up after his first long absence, but the Albanian forward’s fitness issues have been frustrating.
Youssef Chermiti has been another long-term absentee for the Toffees, leaving Moyes with Beto as his only fit number nine for the moment.
It wouldn’t have been surprising to see the 27-year-old leave the Blues in the winter transfer window due to his lack of minutes in the first half of the season.
If it hadn’t been for the injuries up front, the Guinea-Bissau striker may have been sold by The Friedkin Group, with offers on the table.
Beto has found a new lease of life at Goodison Park and it has come just in time as the Merseysiders now look set to avoid relegation from the Premier League.