Everton haven’t had a stand alone main striker who they can rely on since Romelu Lukaku left to join Manchester United.
That was evident this season, as Richarlison, Cenk Tosun and Dominic Calvert-Lewin all had a go up front, but Duncan Ferguson has suggested the latter could permanently step up to the plate.
Do Everton need to sign a striker this summer?
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 30, 2019
However, many Everton supporters are far from convinced about the idea of having the former Sheffield United man as their main striker, with some claiming he doesn’t score enough goals.
According to WhoScored, he got a total of six Premier League goals in 19 starts and 16 substitute appearances, which isn’t overly impressive, but some would argue that if he was to start on a more regular basis it would be easier to get into better goalscoring form, though finishing is listed as a weakness on his WhoScored profile.
The Scotsman, who scored 72 times himself for Everton during his playing career feels that Calvert-Lewin is improving and can lead the line.
His tally of seven goals in 15 games for England Under 21s does show he could improve his numbers in front of goal for the Toffees.
However, Evertonians are having none of it and are openly saying they want their club to bring in a new frontman to bang in the goals.
A selection of Twitter reaction to the question of whether Everton need a new striker, including posts from disbelieving Everton fans, can be seen below:
He’s a Centre forward that doesn’t score goals… what do you think?
— CK9 (@ChrisKearns9) May 30, 2019
Great work rate. Brilliant at holding the ball up. Probably the worst finisher in Europe.
— Kris Hutchinson (@HutchTweeting) May 30, 2019
Without a doubt. Most important signing this window.
— Roberto (@Givnan) May 31, 2019
https://twitter.com/Jessop2503/status/1134162358354546691
https://twitter.com/ChrisEFC_/status/1134162523232641024
I’ll have Marega please @Everton
— Lewis (@18Lewis78) May 30, 2019
Need to ship out a few first. Niasse, Tosun, Walcott
— Rob Furness (@j1efc) May 30, 2019
Yes please
— Jørgen Carlsen (@carlsen_rgen) May 30, 2019
Everton fans, would you like to see Calvert-Lewin as your main striker next season? If not, why not? Join the discussion by commenting below…
