Carlo Ancelotti is an admirer of Everton talent Moise Kean but believes the striker needs time to settle in the Premier League.
The Italian tactician, who was appointed the new Toffees coach on Saturday, wanted to sign the Azzurri forward while he was in charge of previous club Napoli.
Now able to select Kean in his opening game in charge for Everton against Burnley on Boxing Day, Ancelotti called for patience when judging the 19-year-old, who has struggled to adjust to life in the Premier League.
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