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title: "Everton: Alan Hutton slams Salomon Rondon"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2021-09-23T14:37:25Z"
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# Everton: Alan Hutton slams Salomon Rondon

**Alan Hutton has been left slamming Salomon Rondon as he has failed to make a real impact since signing for Everton.**

### The Lowdown: Rondon struggling

Rondon has not really hit the ground running at Goodison Park so far, failing to score in any of his three appearances in total over all competitions ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/salomon-rondon/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/80197/plus/0?saison=&verein=29&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

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He was [criticised](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/salomon-rondon-aston-villa-premier-league/) by some Merseyside club fans for his performance in the 3-0 loss away at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday evening, as he had to fill in up top for the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

### The Latest: Hutton on Rondon

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/pundit-makes-huge-everton-claim-with-rondon-clearly-off-the-pace/), former Aston Villa and Rangers right-back Hutton has not been impressed by Rondon’s start to life under Rafa Benitez, and suggested that he does not look fit:

*“It’s a huge ask. He doesn’t quite look up to speed, yet, for me.*

*“For Everton, as any team, if you take out Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison, Pickford, you’re going to be a lot worse off.*

*“Taking your top players out, it’s going to be difficult. Rondon, I think, is a decent replacement if Calvert-Lewin is injured. I don’t think he’s playing at the level where he wants to be.*

*“He looks a yard off the pace. It’s difficult for him. They’ll be desperate to get Calvert-Lewin back, he’s a huge player for them.*

*“Rondon’s going to have to work harder to get to a level where he needs to be.”*

### The Verdict: More time needed

Of course, it is very early in his Toffees career, and so Rondon needs to be given more time.

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If he can improve on his fitness and match sharpness, then he could certainly turn out to be a useful weapon, whether he is starting in the absence of Calvert-Lewin or coming on as an impact substitute.

Nonetheless, the Venezuela international has [proven](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/salomon-rondon/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/80197/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=GB1&pos=&trainer_id=) that he can score goals in the Premier League, and his time will surely come with a little bit of patience.

[***In other news, find out what transfer news has Blues raging here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/james-rodriguez-premier-league-11/)