Everton striker Thierno Barry is enduring a season to forget and it could get worse.
Having signed from Villarreal last summer, Barry has struggled to hit the ground running on Merseyside.
David Moyes was forced into playing the 23-year-old against West Ham, with Beto unavailable through concussion.
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Only four games remain in Everton’s season, but Barry is already set to undergo surgery after the final game against Tottenham Hotspur.
Thierno Barry requires shoulder surgery after Everton season
Barry dislocated his shoulder earlier in the season against Fulham and has struggled with it ever since.
Although that cannot be the sole reason behind his underwhelming performances, it has certainly hindered the 23-year-old.
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“He will likely need an operation in the summer, guys,” said one club insider on A View From The Bullens.
“It shouldn’t be a serious one, but the likelihood is Thierno Barry will have shoulder surgery in the summer.”
Barry was heavily criticised in the Merseyside derby following a lacklustre cameo appearance in place of the injured Beto.
The Frenchman picked up some form over the winter, where he was able to score four goals in five games around the New Year period.
He now has just one goal in his last 11 Premier League appearances.
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He may not have been on Merseyside for even 12 months, but many Everton supporters are unhappy with Barry.
Fans have spoken on TalkingPoints and it is clear that some want to see the striker offloaded this summer.
The club are taking a more pragmatic approach, with belief remaining in the young striker.
Everton undoubtedly require reinforcement up front over the summer window, but it appears as if the club will allow Barry more time to settle in England.
Ultimately, the matter may well be decided by the player, who has not gelled well with the supporters through various off-field incidents.
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