Adam Wharton has just left Thomas Tuchel red-faced after what’s happened at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace were frustrated to lose their club-record winning streak with a 2-1 loss away at Everton after two late goals for the hosts.
Jordan Pickford was slammed by Alan Shearer for his role in Daniel Munoz’s opening goal for Crystal Palace.
Everton played against Crystal Palace without Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after the former Chelsea midfielder was ruled out for earning too many yellow cards.
Crystal Palace beat Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Conference League despite a red card for Borna Sosa, but couldn’t continue their winning streak away at Everton.
Adam Wharton controls the midfield against Everton
Crystal Palace were dominant in the first half against Everton, and midfielder Adam Wharton was crucial in controlling the game.
Wharton controlled the possession in the middle of the park, dictating Crystal Palace’s tempo throughout the match.
| Adam Wharton vs Everton | Stat |
| Pass accuracy | 86% |
| Created chances | 1 |
| Defensive contributions | 12 |
| Long ball accuracy | 50% |
| Duels won | 75% |
The 21-year-old midfielder contributed for Crystal Palace at both ends of the pitch, creating chances and halting Everton attacks.
It wasn’t to be for Crystal Palace on the day as Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye converted late second-half chances to give Everton the win.
Adam Wharton shines as England midfield rival struggles
Wharton was impressive at the Hill Dickinson Stadium just days after Thomas Tuchel decided not to pick the young midfielder in his England squad.
Tuchel didn’t pick Wharton, Jude Bellingham or Grealish in his latest England squad, with Morgan Rogers still getting chosen despite a poor run of games.
Elliot Anderson was one of those players to retain his spot over Wharton, but the Nottingham Forest man struggled against Newcastle United on the same day that Wharton played so well.
Tuchel’s squad selection left many scratching their heads, but perhaps none more than omitting Wharton from his squad, and the young midfielder showcased exactly why away at Everton.