England #1 Pickford "rested" at Newcastle
Jordan Pickford's performances have been reviewed this season, but Carlo Ancelotti claimed he was simply "rested" at Newcastle United
was a surprise in the
Evertonline-up on Sunday, taking his place from the substitutes was a new signing Robin Olsen, brought in for a Premier League debut.
After a series of errors and a rash challenge on Virgil van Dijk that caused a long-term injury to the Liverpool defender,
Pickford's form has come under increasing consideration this season.
"There is no technical reason,"
Ancelottitold Sky Sports. "I just want to give him a rest for this game, just to give the opportunity to Olsen to have minutes. Jordan will be ready for the game against Manchester United."
Only
Pickfordand injured Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka have had five errors leading to goals since the start of last season.
are also missing Seamus Coleman and James Rodriguez to injury on Tyneside, with Lucas Digne and Richarlison suspended.
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