Ex-Everton ace slams 'terrible' Ainsley Maitland-Niles after what he saw vs Hull City
Everton defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles faced harsh criticism from pundit Pat Nevin following a defensive error during a draw against Hull City. Despite providing an assist, Maitland-Niles was faulted for a failed backheel attempt that led to a goal for the opposition.
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Everton defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles made an error of judgement against Hull City on Sunday.
The right-back has become a key player under David Moyes since signing from Olympique Lyon and got his third consecutive Premier League start at MKM Stadium on 11 October.
After going a goal down, the Toffees took the lead in the second half.
Joe Gelhardt scored Hull's opener after Maitland-Niles made an error and the right-back was once again at fault in the build-up to Mohamed Belloumi's goal.
The English defender did contribute up front, delivering a brilliant ball into the box to assist Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, but he left a lot to be desired at the back.
Moyes' team could've avoided conceding the second goal at MKM Stadium had the 29-year-old made a better decision.
What Ainsley Maitland-Niles got wrong in Everton draw vs Hull City
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