Everton boss Ronald Koeman has defended his handling of Oumar Niasse this season.
Niasse came off the bench to score twice in victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.
Koeman said: “All the credit is to Oumar. He was really patient and of course the situation last season was different with Lukaku and the development of Dominic (Calvert-Lewin).
“That was totally different to what the situation is now.
“After we had difficulties and did not sign a striker I thought, okay, we will bring Oumar to the team and he will get his chance if it is not working with Dominic or Sandro (Ramirez).
“But all the credit to the player. You saw last Wednesday in a short period (against Sunderland in the League Cup) and what he did against Bournemouth.
“A lot of attention is on the two goals but the whole performance and attitude is what we need at a difficult time in the team.
“You see some players are really under pressure from the results but he is totally off that. That is what maybe the team needs at this time."
He added: “I don't have any problem with Oumar because I spoke with him before the transfer window ended and said 'okay you will get your chance with the first team, work hard and get your chance'.
“That is what he did, his attitude was perfect and in the time we were struggling to score goals it is normal that I try and find the best way to play in front."
Source: tribalfootball.com