After Everton’s disappointing performance at St. Mary’s Stadium, Ronald Koeman was in no mood to answer questions regarding his players. One question circulating is Koeman’s trust in the youngsters, a similar issue when he was still the manager of Southampton FC. Koeman claimed that the youth for Southampton was not ready for the Premier League & he seems to be consistent in his ideals transferring to Everton. Another thing that has been consistent with Koeman is his starting XI and his lack of altering the teamsheet. In the past eight matches, Koeman has consecutively changed the teamsheet however the majority of the changes he's made have been minor alterations to a team still trying to form a playing identity. Attacking power has been lacking tremendously in Goodison Park, despite the amount of talent at their disposal they cannot seem to have fluidity and cohesion while attacking. Since the thrashing at Stamford Bridge Everton have been looking for a way to bounce back in form, but these minor changes have not been getting The Blues their points, maybe it should be time to consider some young talent at Goodison Park.



Ronald Koeman & David Unsworth need to consider incorporating more youngsters with talent and desire to impress, youngsters like Calvert-Lewin and Mason Holgate. Calvert-Lewin returned from a successful loan spell, at Northampton Town, and expressed his eagerness by saying "I’m all eyes just looking and learning really. It’s a different battle when I’m up there. I have to be that extra per cent better, each training session is like playing a game and I’m only going to get better from it.". These youngsters are eager to display their worth and showcase their talents for the club. With other young players like Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Breel Embolo, and Renato Sanches, The next generation of young footballers is making their mark at very young ages. Everton may not have a star-studded youth academy as some other clubs, but they have produced promising talents such as Wayne Rooney, Leon Osman, Ross Barkley, Victor Anichebe, Jack Rodwell, and Richard Dunne. Koeman & Unsworth will never truly know who will shine until they allow these young men to prove themselves on the first team with the likes of Lukaku, Bolasie, Barry, and Coleman.Everton’s staff may just have a higher expectation to hold their youngsters by but despite Koeman’s harsh criticism of Southampton’s youth not being ready there have been other managers, such as Arsene Wenger, that have nothing but praise for the Saint’s youngsters. Arsene Wenger commented on Southampton’s youth by saying that "You see the likes of [Jose] Fonte and Cedric [Soares] are European champions now with Portugal, so Southampton have done extremely well with their scouting, They have certainly been the most prolific producers of top talent in England in the last 15 years. They have not only produced talent, but top talents.".

Koeman now has a different academy to work with and despite his claims early in the season saying that "it’s really important to get a good view about young players. I’m a manager that likes to give young players a chance to become part of the first team. I’ve heard Everton has a good academy with some very good young players. It’s important for the Club to give young players the chance to come through.". Considering the recent performances Koeman should think about implementing drastic changes to the team to start seeing the results that Goodison Park deserve to see.