How questionable Thierno Barry Premier League stats could have Everton silver lining
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He provides the foundations behind the headlines to ensure fans get the full story as it happens. Published on: 13 Oct 2026, 3:10 pm Thierno Barryhas shown immense potential atEverton, despite his clear inconsistencies.
The striker wasted some glorious opportunities against Hull City at the MKM Stadium. While the 23-year-old eventually found the back of the net in the 2-2 draw, he should've scored more than one.
Barry has been wasteful ever since moving to Hill Dickinson Stadium. David Moyes has had to rely on the French striker as his main number nine this season, but he has left a lot to be desired.
The former Villarreal forward has faced plenty of criticism at the Merseyside outfit, but there could be a silver lining in all of it. Why Thierno Barry's Everton struggles aren't as bad as they seem Barry recognised his mistake against Hull and has promised to do much better for the Toffees.
As per Sofascore, the striker missed four big chances in the game, bringing his tally to 10 in the Premier League this season already. The centre-forward is also underperforming his xG of 4.4 at the Blues, scoring three league goals.
Barry has a goal conversion rate of 14 per cent, but BBC Radio Merseyside's Phil Munns has put forth an argument in the attacker's favour. Manchester City's Erling Haaland is also up there in the list for big chances missed and he topped the table with 30 last season.
The French attacker might not be getting the decisive touch, but he is regularly getting into decent positions to score. Speaking on Toffees Unwrapped on 12 October, Munns said, "He's underperforming his xG.
He's now up to 10 big chances missed in the Premier League this season. When you look at those stats on the face of it, you think that doesn't sound good."