Everton fans have slammed defender Lucas Digne despite generating positive statistics during his side’s 0-0 draw against Arsenal at Goodison Park.
The newly-appointed Carlo Ancelotti was in attendance as Duncan Ferguson led the Toffees for the final time, before becoming part of the Italian’s backroom staff at Finch Farm.
The Blues were unable to break down the north London side, which ended in a dull stalemate between the two teams on Merseyside.
Digne, 26, won many of his battles and strung many passes together which could have had a different outcome for his team.
Out of ten duels, he won six (per SofaScore) of them. He made four tackles which was more than any other Everton player, and accumulated a pass success rate of 84%.
Despite this, supporters were not happy with Digne and believe that Leighton Baines should have started against the Gunners.
Here you will find some of the best comments from Everton fans:
Said the same. Not the same player. Distribution is awful, mistakes galore, can’t beat the first man from a set piece you could go on.
— Fez (@nlarrw) December 21, 2019
I’d play baines before him at the moment
— Kevin wallace (@Toffeekev) December 21, 2019
Genuinely not a big fan of him. Not being reactive to the slump in form – I’ve always thought the praise of him was a bit OTT.
— Josh Kellett (@joshjkellett) December 21, 2019
Spot on this Paul. Think Baines has been outstanding and deserved the start today
— Toffee Balboa™ UTFT ! (@steved_GT) December 21, 2019
His worst game for us by a country mile
— Jayne 💙🐶🐾💙 (@jaynetoffee) December 21, 2019
Baines should take that LB spot back for me even just to give LD a break he’s obviously out of form 🤷♂️
— Billy (@William69914425) December 21, 2019
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