‘Why’, ‘makes no sense’: Some Everton fans speak out on 19-year-old gem in ‘weird limbo’

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A number of Everton fans have taken to Twitter to voice their concerns about the recent lack of game time for Goodison Park academy prodigy Anthony Gordon.

The 19-year-old attacker, widely regarded as one of the Toffees academy’s best prospects, has been sensational for David Unsworth’s young Blues over the past few seasons.

Gordon was never picked for a senior game by former Everton boss Marco Silva, having to make do with the odd place on the bench.

Everton caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson finally handed him only his second senior appearance for the Toffees in the League Cup quarter-final against Leicester City late last year.

Carlo Ancelotti, meanwhile, brought Gordon on at half time during the 1-1 Premier League draw at West Ham in mid-January.

Gordon has not played since, however, and with him now in the first team, he’s not getting game time at Under-23 level either.

The Everton U23 team news ahead of the Premier League 2 clash at Chelsea didn’t feature Gordon, and some fans were left scratching their heads.

Here are some of the social media comments regarding the talented teenager: