Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that he is impressed with young left-back Niels Nkounkou, but he still cannot include him in the first team due to tactical reasons.
With Everton currently without first-choice left-back Lucas Digne through injury, it was expected that Ancelotti would give more opportunities to young Nkounkou.
However, the Italian has claimed that he “prefers more experienced players” at the moment.
The 20-year-old has not made the Blues’ matchday squad in any of the three games since Digne picked up an ankle injury.
The Everton boss has used Ben Godfrey – who is a natural centre-back – in the left-back role against Burnley and Chelsea.