“Jake O’Brien Hints at Frustration as Everton’s Defensive Struggles Continue”
Jake O’Brien has faced a challenging start at Everton, and it seems he may have indirectly addressed Sean Dyche through a post on X.
One issue evident this season for Everton is the lack of rotation at centre-back, with Dyche sticking with Michael Keane for too long. Keane, criticized as a ‘nervous wreck’ during the Bournemouth match, remained in the lineup, frustrating many fans.
Despite impressing at Lyon, O’Brien has only played 26 minutes in the Premier League this season. The reason for his limited involvement is known only to Dyche. However, O’Brien recently posted a cryptic message on Instagram, possibly hinting at his situation.
As Everton prepares to face Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Saturday, James Tarkowski is seeking a new defensive partner. He has expressed enthusiasm about O’Brien joining the lineup, believing he’d be a good fit.
With Jarrad Branthwaite sidelined due to injury, O’Brien may have an opportunity to step in. The injury news broke on Thursday at 6:15 pm, and 45 minutes later, O’Brien posted on X, sharing a message that read “day by day,” along with photos of him working hard in training.