DUNCAN FERGUSON REAPS EVERTON STAR INTO SHREDS AFTER WATCHING CHELSEA VS EVERTON AND MAKES HONEST ADMISSION ABOUT THE PLAYER

​Everton legend Duncan Ferguson reportedly “tore into shreds” senior defender Michael Keane following the team’s recent 2-0 defeat against Chelsea, with the former striker making a painfully honest admission about the player’s enduring struggles.
​The loss at Stamford Bridge, where goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto secured the 2-0 scoreline, saw Michael Keane start the match. His involvement in the second goal—where he and the defence struggled to manage the counter-attack just before half-time—appears to have reignited Ferguson’s long-standing concerns over the defender’s consistency.
​Ferguson, known for his passion and brutal honesty regarding the club, has consistently lamented the lack of “guts and fight” in recent Everton squads. The “honest admission” he is reported to have made centers on Keane’s inconsistency and the recurring mistakes that continue to plague his game. Sources close to the punditry circuit suggest Ferguson believes Keane is a player who “just can’t be trusted” in high-pressure situations, the 2-0 defeat was the kind of game where a senior leader like Keane should have galvanized the defence, yet failed to prevent the crucial lapses.
​The criticism is particularly stinging given that Keane was a key figure during Ferguson’s caretaker spells. However, Ferguson’s overall assessment is that the club needs better defensive leadership and reliability to move forward, implying that Keane, despite his seniority, does not possess the requisite mentality or consistency. The damning critique reflects the growing frustration among the fanbase and former players about Everton’s defensive fragility in big games, even in relatively close defeats like the 2-0 loss to Chelsea.