Amadou Onana has hailed the role that Idrissa Gueye plays in Everton’s team, declaring that the 33-year-old brings “something else” to the side. Gueye has come under scrutiny following the past couple of fixtures as he twice gave away possession cheaply with his errors leading to goals for Southampton and Manchester United.
However, Onana maintains that his veteran team-mate bring an extra dimension to the Blues’ midfield. Asked at an Everton Supporters Club live fan event at Goodison Park’s Alex Young Suite how big a role Gueye plays, the 21-year-old, said: “A big one because the manager told me about him maybe coming here, he’s a great player with a lot of experience, he’s brought something else to the team. He’s a very positive guy and a good player, so a benefit to the team.”
Onana, who was Frank Lampard’s biggest signing of the summer having joined from Lille for £33.5million, also spoke of the instant rapport he has built-up with Evertonians. He said: “This just gives me an extra motivation. I’ve never had such a warm welcome, such support, so thank you guys for just being behind us and not letting us down.”
