In a game full of goals it is strange that it is the strikers getting it in the neck. Lukaku has already received our plaudits, while a record of two goals in 23 league appearances for Maiga tells its own story, but Nikica Jelavic scored eleven goals in 16 games in his first half season with the Toffees. Since then, the Croatian hit man has looked as threatening as the girl guides. Here are the facts: Jelavic has two goals in 2013, and has not scored for Everton since March. Given how his initial coring run for the club was from excellent first time finishes, there is clearly something up with the ex-Hadjuk Split striker. There was no sniff of a goal in his forty five minutes on the pitch, and lacking the pace to get in behind, the strength to hold up the ball, or the technical skills to link up the play, one wonders what he brings to the team if he is not bringing goals. Maybe the Croat is a form player, someone who, once he gets one, will go on a goalscoring run, but with Kevin Mirallas and Ross Barclay providing plenty of thrust from midfield, it is remarkable that Jelavic's drought continues.
