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Why £15m Everton star is becoming more frustrating than Barry

Everton were dealt a sobering reality check as they failed to offer much against Chelsea.

By Angus Sinclair · Football Fancast

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 5:10 PM

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Angus Sinclair argues £15m midfielder James Garner has become a more frustrating issue for Everton than Thierno Barry.
Everton suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season in a 2-0 loss against Chelsea.
Striker Thierno Barry has missed 11 big chances this season, more than any other Premier League player.

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Angus Sinclair of Football FanCast argues that midfielder James Garner has become more frustrating for Everton than wasteful striker Thierno Barry. Following Everton's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, Sinclair highlights that manager David Moyes is struggling with a thin squad and an attack that lacks creativity, leaving the club toothless going forward.

Sinclair notes that while Barry has missed a league-high 11 big chances, the £15m midfielder Garner has experienced a severe drop in form following hernia surgery. Garner has failed to complete a dribble in seven league games and created just one big chance, contributing significantly to Everton's midfield stagnation.

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