Yakubu urges Everton strikers Barry and Beto to improve performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Yakubu Ayegbeni has called for Thierno Barry and Beto to enhance their performance at Everton. Discussing their struggles under manager David Moyes, he highlighted Barry’s need to adapt as a target man despite having scored eight league goals. Yakubu noted Beto's capabilities but expressed frustration with his ball retention as he enters the final year of his contract. Both players have shown flashes of potential but must deliver consistent performances to benefit the club. Yakubu emphasized the need for a striker who can perform regularly.
- •Yakubu challenges Barry to adapt his play style and improve scoring consistency.
- •Beto has nine league goals but needs better ball retention.
- •Both strikers face pressure to deliver performances in the upcoming season.
- •Barry and Beto's roles are critical under manager David Moyes.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Yakubu challenges Barry and Beto to improve hold-up play and consistency under Moyes
"(Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)Yakubu Ayegbeni has outlined the areas that Thierno Barry and Beto must improve to succeed at Everton.The centre-forward position was a topic of debate throughout l...
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