Anthony Gordon: Pundit savages ’embarrassing’ Everton star as Liverpool controversy analysed
Noel Whelan has blasted Anthony Gordon for a “definite dive” as Everton lost 2-0 at Liverpool on Sunday.
The former Leeds striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 21-year-old saw subsequent appeals waved away as a result of “crying wolf” in the first half.
Gordon was booked for simulation after going over Naby Keita’s outstretched leg in the 18-yard box with the score still 0-0 midway through the first half.
Commentating on the game for Sky Sports, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said he had noticed the Toffees midfielder has a “tendency” to dive – and warned that “he’s somebody we’ve got to keep an eye on now”.
Whelan also singled out Richarlison as someone he “can’t stand to watch” after his on-field antics yesterday (24 April).
“He’s done himself no favours with the first one – the yellow card,” he told Football Insider‘s Ewan Kingsbury.
“It was a definite dive. I’m seeing too much of it. He went down way too easily, and I hate it.
“But when you cry wolf – you don’t get the decisions later on in the game. There was far too much of it from Everton, for me – it verged on embarrassing at times.
“Players like Richarlison, as well, falling down when the wind blows. I just can’t stand to watch it.
“It was a joke. I can’t believe the Everton fans are happy to watch that every week.”
Everton slipped into the bottom three after Burnley picked up maximum points against Wolves at Turf Moor.
Frank Lampard’s side are two points behind the Clarets with a game in hand.
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