As bad as Norgaard & Maitland-Niles: Why £30m Everton star is a problem

Football FanCast writer Angus Sinclair argues that Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has become an issue following recent mistakes, notably during a defeat against Chelsea. While new signings Christian Norgaard and Ainsley Maitland-Niles struggled after being thrust into prominent roles without sufficient depth, Sinclair claims the 32-year-old England international is also performing below his usual high standards and lacking authority.

Despite acknowledging Pickford's status as a club legend who has played 338 Premier League matches for Everton since his £30m move from Sunderland in 2017, Sinclair believes recent errors and positioning lapses—such as Pedro Neto's goal for Chelsea—indicate that manager David Moyes needs his primary shot-stopper to urgently regain top form.