Everton manager David Moyes and defender Jake O'Brien
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Sun 16 March 2025 13:10, UK
Jesper Lindstrom has sent Jake O’Brien a message as Everton drew 1-1 against West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday.
Goodison Park hosted Graham Potter’s team on 15 March as the Toffees extended their unbeaten run in the league to eight games.
O’Brien saved David Moyes’ blushes against his former side as he scored in added time to cancel out Tomas Soucek’s 67th-minute goal.
The 23-year-old will join the Ireland national team for the upcoming international break, but Lindstrom has sent him a parting message after his heroics against the Hammers.
Everton defender Jake O'Brien
O’Brien equalised for Everton v West Ham. (Credit: Imago)
Lindstrom sends message to Jake O’Brien after Everton v West Ham
O’Brien shared a post on Instagram (15 March) after scoring against West Ham at Goodison Park on Saturday.
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The 23-year-old centre-back thanked the fans for their support at home against the Irons and hoped to keep the momentum after the international break.
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O’Brien’s record in the Premier League this season.
Lindstrom commented on the centre-back’s social media post with “fire” and “clapping” emojis.
The Danish national replaced Abdoulaye Doucoure in the 68th minute as Everton snatched a point at home.
O’Brien shines at Goodison Park under Moyes
O’Brien has been influential under Moyes after enduring a tough start to life at the Toffees at the start of the season.
The Irish centre-back signed for the Blues last summer from Olympique Lyon, but Sean Dyche was reluctant to give him any opportunities.
When the former Burnley head coach was in the Merseyside outfit’s dugout, the 23-year-old defender struggled for game time.
Moyes has made O’Brien his right-back, and the Irishman has thrived despite playing out of position.
Ashley Young was Dyche’s first choice in the right-hand side of the defence, but the 39-year-old has mostly played a backup role since the Scottish manager’s return to Goodison Park.
James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite have been Moyes’ preferred pairing at centre-back, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see changes being made next season.
The idea of O’Brien and Branthwaite’s partnership seems tempting, and the duo could potentially secure the Toffees’ defence for years to come.
It will be interesting to see how the Ireland international will progress during his time at the Blues.
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