“He has made a big mistake of his life” Marouane Fellaini says £30m Everton player has made a ‘big mistake’

Marouane Fellaini has commented on an error made by Everton’s Jordan Pickford, which occurred during an international match between England and Belgium. The match, which ended in a 2-2 draw, saw Pickford at fault for Belgium’s first goal. Despite being under pressure and lacking passing options, Pickford’s misdirected pass was intercepted, leading to a goal by Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa.

Fellaini, who was part of the punditry team for Channel 4’s coverage of the game, criticized Pickford’s mistake. With his extensive experience, including 87 caps for Belgium and a significant career in England with Everton and Manchester United, Fellaini was well-positioned to assess the match. He acknowledged the error by saying, “Yes, like I said it’s a big mistake from the goalkeeper but that touch of Onana and the shot of Tielemans is amazing. It’s a good goal.”

This incident marks Pickford’s first mistake leading to a goal in his 60 appearances for England, as confirmed by BBC journalist Phil McNulty citing OPTA stats. Despite this being a rare lapse for Pickford, media and fans often scrutinize the goalkeeper, who is known for his confident and sometimes flamboyant demeanor.

The media’s focus on Pickford’s error has sparked discussions, with some suggesting that it might be time to consider other goalkeepers for England’s number one spot. However, the consensus seems to be that Pickford’s overall performance and track record do not warrant such a change. The incident has highlighted the intense scrutiny faced by players in the spotlight, especially when mistakes are made on the international stage.