October 17th 2024.
Jordan Pickford has recently received some harsh criticism from Graeme Souness. However, his fellow goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has come to his defense, describing him as a "world-class" player. Pickford has been with Everton since 2017 and has made a significant impact, both for his club and country. While he has faced criticism in the past, he has proven to be a dependable performer over the years, although like any goalkeeper, he is not immune to mistakes.
Despite Pickford's solid performances, Souness seems to have a different opinion of him. The former Liverpool captain and manager has labelled Pickford as a "bomb scare" and an "accident waiting to happen." He believes that Pickford's lack of composure and tendency to get annoyed and rush off his line after a save is detrimental to his team. Souness expects a top goalkeeper to make the job look effortless, much like a referee. However, he feels that Pickford's actions make it all about himself rather than the team.
Begovic, who has played for several top clubs, including Chelsea and AC Milan, joined Everton for his second spell in August. He has spent a lot of time training and playing alongside Pickford and disagrees with Souness' criticism. When asked if Souness had a point, Begovic replied with a firm, "Oh no." He believes that Pickford's quality is undeniable and has seen it firsthand. Begovic also mentioned that they have pushed each other to improve and have developed a strong friendship.
Begovic also stated that he has witnessed Pickford's growth over the years and believes that he is now in the prime stage of his career. Despite his successful track record, Pickford did miss England's recent game against Finland, but interim manager Lee Carsley clarified that it was simply part of their rotation plan.
In conclusion, Pickford's teammate and fellow goalkeeper, Asmir Begovic, strongly disagrees with Graeme Souness' criticism of him. Begovic believes that Pickford is a world-class player and has seen his quality and growth firsthand. Despite facing some criticism in the past, Pickford has proven to be a reliable performer for both club and country, and his development is evident as he enters the prime stage of his career.
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