By:
Mark Hendry
Troy Deeney has launched a passionate defence of Evan Ferguson over his AS Roma struggles.
Republic of Ireland international Ferguson has had his moments with Roma but has also found it tough at times.
From his 21 appearances in all competitions, the forward has just five goals.
That has led to manager Gian Piero Gasperini to consider sending the big man back to parent club Brighton.
Ferguson’s future has been doubtful with other options opening up.
But Deeney has come out to defend Ferguson as he believes he’s been treated poorly by the manager.
The former Watford and Birmingham striker reckons there should be a clean break between both parties.
Troy Deeney defends Evan Ferguson over Roma treatment
He feels that would be more respectful from the veteran Italian.
“You could say that, ‘You’re not performing to the best of your ability.
“You are not scoring the goals I would like you to,’” said Deeney.
“But he is talking about the profile of the player.
“So, he is making it personal within that moment.
“For everybody else, he’s making an exception of where we are at and where we need to get to.
“That’s the bit I have the frustration with because Evan Ferguson has been there.
“He didn’t choose to go there because he thought he could do it.
“He can’t change the way he is physically, the manager comes in and says, ‘Oh, you’re not for me.
“‘Profile-wise, you are not the one.’”
Deeney urges Ferguson to return to Brighton
Ferguson does not necessarily need the stress at the Olimpico.
That’s what Deeney believes.
The 21-year-old has scored at Premier League level and has other suitors.
Everton want Evan Ferguson and he could move elsewhere with Celtic also keen.
Deeney, though – while insisting Ferguson could go anywhere else – reckons Roma will want to keep him in the end.
Because they will be losing goals as well as a physical threat.
“(He could say) Okay, ‘Let me go back’, because Brighton would take him back right now,” Deeney added.
“Many clubs across Europe would take him.
“But they won’t because they want to keep him there because they don’t want to lose the goals.
“But, ‘Hey, just letting you know, he’s not my type of guy.’”
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