There have been plenty of scapegoats for Everton’s car crash season; from Farhad Moshiri and Ronald Koeman at the top of the club to new signings Ashley Williams, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Michael Keane.
Number one though is £26million Dutchman Davy Klaassen, signed to great acclaim by countryman Ronald Koeman and subbed at half-time against Lyon on Thursday night after another ineffectual performance.
Klaassen’s thinning hair make him look older than his 24 years. The fact he captained Ajax to the Europa League final against Manchester United last season also suggests a man of experience and stature.