Do Everton have Premier League's worst forward options?
- Published
Chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.
Terry asked: Do you think Everton have the worst forward options in the Premier League? Beto is nowhere near the required level technically and Thierno Barry looks lost since joining in the summer. I can't think of a team with worse options.
Phil answered: If not the worst, then among the worst.
Beto is short of consistent Premier League class, struggles with hold-up play and misses too many chances. Barry is, shall we say, a work in progress.
Everton spent £27m on Barry in the summer to bring him from Villarreal when there were already doubts over Beto's pedigree. They bought a raw, developing player when they needed something nearer the finished article.
It is clear manager David Moyes shares those doubts from the number of times he has swapped them - for games and during games.
It is an obvious flaw that is already costing Everton points. They have real creativity with Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye, but the lack of a reliable striker is letting them down and will continue to do so.