Examining Kenny Tete’s injury record

The injury he got last year was due to a bad tackle by Joe gomez which can happen to anyone.

He's a massive improvement on O Brien and Patterson as a right back.

He'd come in and be a good first choice straight away and with O'Brien as back up (as well as Coleman, Patterson and Garner) we'd have cover for him.

Stating the obvious here but given how many players we need to sign to get a good RB on a 'free' that could sort the position out for 3 seasons (injuries permitting) would be a great bit of business and allow us to spend more money in some of the other problem areas.

I'd be delighted if we signed him.

We might only need or use him as a squad player depending on formations/fitness/rotation/form anyway and I highly doubt he'd be on the same wages as someone like Kyle Walker. Even if he's only fit for 20 odd games, it still represents an improvement on our RB options over the last few years. And we need numbers.

Although I still hold out hope that Patterson could finally do something, I think we all know that isn't happening in reality.

You can't hold something against a player for getting injured, especially if taken out by a shit house tackle. Adrian Heath, Seamus Coleman, there are probably more. And then Covid. Something the player had no control over.

I obviously never know, but I can see Patterson being retained. For the right back berth, and if Tete happens,, that's Tete, Patterson, possibly Dixon, with O'Brien as an option. The defence is looking fine.

If we get this done, we can move on to other areas of the squad.

Tete wasn't even close to being the best defender on his own club, not with Robinson and Bassey around. Statistically he's one of the top defensive fullbacks in Europe for tackles and interceptions per game, but he's not a contributor in attack.

Si, he's missed 51 games in the last four seasons. Not half, certainly, but not exactly a stellar record of durability.

Ryan and Lee, the knee injury (which was a clash with Gomez, not a bad tackle) isn't my concern. What bothers me is all the muscle injuries. Groin, thigh, calf, hammy... six in six years. They tend to recur as you get older.

IMO Tete is a squad player, and full backs have become one of the most important positions these days but we need cover for both FB positions so I really hope we get more than Tete.

I know Jake did a real good job there but with Tarks injured and Jarrad's potential injuries I see him as CB cover or even first choice.

The problem is we need so many players and it is ok to identify who or what type of player you need but it is a different matter landing them

Oh, and “saving money to buy talented forwards?” How many strikers does he think we’re going to sign, while ignoring the one position, winger, every person on TW agrees is top priority. These articles are becoming a total joke.

At least the mostly intelligent comments remain.

Don't get me wrong, I'd rather sign someone like Denzil Dumfries, but we're not in that space right now.

I agree with you, Jake will likely still feature more as a centre back. As I mentioned previously, with this addition, if it happens, would be an addition to cover in that position.

We need around 5-6 free transfers in order to spend money on 3-4 decent forward players.

You’re generally right about the way these articles are written though. I can only assume they’re non-Evertonians who think that ‘optimism’ and enthusiasm sells - how little they know about our mentality.

Andy - I also think that Patterson is potentially decent and am surprised at his treatment thus far.

But given our limited options at RB, along with budget/PSR concerns, then I'm quite happy to take a chance on an experienced PL player like Tete on a 'free' transfer. Its a gamble but so is every signing, to a degree.

I still fancy Walker-Peters as a squad player too, his fitness record is very good from what I've read online. He provides cover at both full back positions and is just turning 28 yrs old so should be good for a few years or at least a small fee if things don't work out.

I listed 20 better right backs just in the Premier league.

Surely there has to be better than him, available for a loan to buy or not an outrageous fee. Full back is one of the most demanding positions on the pitch, and we are in the bargain bin for a situation vacant. Its amateur hour.

A lad who's already misses around 50% of matches doesnt scream his body can cope for the next THREE years. It screams the recruitment team looking down the released section.

Surely the freed up wages of Doucoure, Lindstrom, or Broja can cover a down payment or loan fee for a starting right back that isn't a free.

Penny wise, pound foolish. We will shelling out wages, and need another bargain basement right back to cover the cover.

I think Tete (when fit) is a lot like Mykolenko, a very strong 1-on-1 defender who few wingers will better. Tete is a bit more comfortable on the ball though no maurading RB. Given the solid job that O’Brien did I think I’d be comfortable with him and Tete covering RB.

I know Michael Kenrick has stated that Anjishu is a real person not an AI but I am assuming he is a real person who uses AI to research and write his articles. Utterly bizzare content he churns out for this type of site and he never responds to comments which is a bit of a giveaway.

And he isn't as good as the RB (and in many cases the reserve RB) for each the Rich 8 clubs. Again, presumably not much argument there?

Others may disagree but I think Munoz of Palace, Wan-Bissaka of West Ham and Hinshelwood of Brighton are definitely better too. I know there are stats to support Tete's quality but this is one of those occasions where I'll raise my eyebrows at the stats.

But like I say he's not terrible either. He is much of a muchness with a handful of other more average RBs like Araujo of Bournemouth, Hulme of Sunderland, Bogle of Leeds, Castagne of Fulham - and maybe the lads at Forest, Williams and Aina.

Of all other Premier League RBs for next season - I think he is only definitely better than Roberts of Burnley. If he ends up being brilliant then by all means hit me with a collective "I told you so" next April.

Whatever the case he does represent improvement on having definitely the weakest RB for the past 2 seasons.

So a bit of an improvement without being spectacular. As free transfers Walker-Peters and Lamptey would offer a bit more in attack but are not exactly Hakimi. Of the free transfers this one is more "solid".

Hopefully we show a bit more ambition with the next big priority position - being right wing / forward.

I believe he’s a real person, stuck doing a job for a media company with minimal Everton knowledge or interest, probably writing similar articles for 18 other similar sites.

I do sincerely hope hes not coming for bigger wages. He was on £50k a week, and if its the same again that looks reasonable.

My expectation is that as a free agent, hes not coming for £50k. An article on the click nonsense, I know, I know suggest a £100k a week or £20m committment over 3 years.

2 goals, 8 assists, a bottom tier right back, bad playing record, and potentially doubling his wages.

If that is the case, and time will tell, we've learnt fucking nothing.

I was devasted when West Ham got Wan-Bissaka for a bargain 15m. He was exactly what we have needed for years.

I am just hoping Tete is to fil lout the squad numbers and we can bring a better quality RB in.

I fully expect Tete to be first choice right back. Hes not leaving Fulham to be back up at Everton

But yeah he’s a free transfer on relatively low wages so naturally he’s not gonna be winning best RB of the season.