DBasia.news – Everton’s manager, Duncan, has been criticized by observers of English football, John Arne Riise and Sam Allardyce for his attitude to young Italian talent, Moise Kean.
The incident began at Old Trafford in Week 17 of the Premier League. Everton won a 1-1 draw against Manchester United via an own goal by Victor Lindelof (36′) which was rewarded by Mason Greenwood (77′).
In the second half, Ferguson included Moise Kean. However, when he only briefly played, Ferguson pulled it back out and replaced it with Oumar Niasse. Kean went straight into the player dressing room afterward.
Ferguson’s attitude invited criticism. Regardless of the technical reasons behind the decision, Ferguson should not have done that because it could add to the pressure which led to his mental influence.
Kean, 19, has appeared 11 times this season since moving from Juventus. He rarely plays as a starter. Ferguson’s decision helped Kean to find his confidence again. According to Riise, Ferguson had ruined his career.
“Sometimes in football, you have to think about the human side. He (Ferguson) destroys the confidence of this young player (Moise Kean),” Riise said criticizing Ferguson’s policy, quoted by talkSPORT.
“He doesn’t even shake his hand. Give him a hug – he’s a young player. This is the worst thing you can do for any player, but especially a young man who doesn’t speak English very well. He is destroying the young players.”
Allardyce also believes that. According to the man who is often called Big Sam, Everton’s coaching staff should have acted when Ferguson pulled out Kean and didn’t hug or give him appreciation.
“He should have encouraged him when pulled out. The people around him should have said ‘gaffer, don’t do that’,” Allardyce added.
“He (Ferguson) was under pressure for the first time, he was at Old Trafford, he got results and in his mind thought ‘he (Kean) didn’t do what he was supposed to do, pull him out’.”
“Someone should say ‘Do you think that’s the right decision, gaffer?’ “He (Ferguson) did a fantastic job, but under pressure we all make mistakes. That’s where your staff play,” Allardyce explained.