Jagielka is a popular player, with 1 in 6 teams still having him. However, two simple things should have potential buyers and current managers running for the hills. Firstly, he's injured, and according to the Premier League site, will be missing for at least the next two games. Players lose value when injured, especially high-value players. At £5.9m, Jagielka is a high-value defender; while you might rue losing all that value you gained on him if you bought at £5.5m, the truth is that money could go to much better use. Secondly, Everton have not kept a clean sheet in their last 6 matches! 0/6! This is in stark contrast to Arsenal (3) Chelsea (3), Liverpool (2), Sunderland (3)... all of whom have playing defenders cheaper than Jagielka. Even if he wasn't injured, he'd be on this list. As if you needed another reason to ditch him, he has 1 assist and no goals all season. So you can't even argue he has an attacking benefit in terms of points. Sell. Now.
Diarmuid is a freelance student and studious sports journalist operating out of the wilds of Dublin, Ireland. His specialist subjects include the English Premier League, the GAA, and track and field athletics.
