Michael Ball says one Everton player looks like he's been sulking lately

Everton have lost ground in the race for Europe.

Defeats to Liverpool and West Ham United have left Everton in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

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Everton are only three points off sixth, though… 🤔

Premier League table.

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was really frustrated with his side’s poor defending at the weekend, and Michael Ball has now singled out one Toffees player.

Ball believes his attitude has been all wrong in recent weeks.

Everton striker Thierno Barry.

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Michael Ball thinks Everton striker Thierno Barry has been sulking lately

Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Ball admitted he’s not been impressed with Thierno Barry’s attitude lately.

“I singled Thierno Barry out after Liverpool, but Beto’s injury meant that he got rewarded with a start at West Ham,” the former Everton left-back explained.

“Speaking in his pre-match press conference, David Moyes had said that while he wasn’t going to give the team away, he had other options in that area.

Where does Thierno Barry go from here? This Everton fan has had ENOUGH! 😡

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Thierno Barry of Everton during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton.

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“Barry had an opportunity to turn his fortunes around after having a bit of a bust-up on Instagram over the fan situation at Arsenal.

“However, if you’re looking lethargic and disinterested, you’re not going to convince David Moyes, or any potential suitors for that matter.

“A player who seems to be sulking after the first bit of negativity against them is not very appealing. Football is a roller coaster of a career, with big ups and downs, but it’s a question of how you go about that and to me, Barry doesn’t look like he’s going about it the right way.”

Moyes has been urging Barry to get back amongst the goals, but the Frenchman has been failing to deliver.

The 23-year-old, who arrived in a £30m transfer from Villarreal last summer, hasn’t scored since February.

Many Everton fans believe Barry should be sold in the summer as they can’t see him improving much due to his limited technical ability.

A big final four games await the young striker, who still has a chance to turn his fortunes around.

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