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Wayne Rooney has MOTD in hysterics after Beto moment in Everton loss vs Liverpool: ‘I don’t know what to say’

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The Dutchman’s header put a serious dent in the Toffees’ hopes of qualifying for European football at the end of the season, while also ensuring that the Reds retained their firm grip on the fifth Champions League spot.Everton’s latest defeat showed plenty of positive signs despite the frustrating outcome against their rivals, but Beto still managed to produce a moment that left Rooney in disbelief. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Wayne Rooney in disbelief over Beto effortBeto has faced his fair share of criticism at Everton once again this season, but he is in hot form at the moment as we head into the final weeks of the season.



StatsBeto TotalAccurate Passes7/11 (64%)xG0.47Shots on Target 2Chances Created1Big Chances Missed1Aerial Duels Won4/9 (44%)Beto’s stats in Everton’s loss vs Liverpool, as per Fotmob.His goals have helped to fire Everton into genuine European contention, and he almost earned them another valuable point with his strike on Sunday. However, despite the frontman’s recent explosion in front of goal, there was still a moment where his finishing let him down, as he raced clear in the first half only to skew his strike well wide of Giorgi Mamardashvili’s goal.

Beto’s sidefoot effort almost reached the corner flag, and Rooney could hardly believe what he had seen during his analysis of the game for Match of the Day. Beto has provided valuable work rate over the course of his time at the club, but his lack of quality in front of goal has often been found wanting, and the Toffees need someone more clinical if they are to progress to the next level.