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Everton's Missed Opportunity: Rodri Overlooked for Injured Mina

10/10/2025

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Everton missed signing Rodri in 2018 despite a strong recommendation from scout Dave Worthington.
Instead, the club spent €30 million on defender Yerry Mina, who was hampered by injuries and played only 86 of 190 Premier League matches.
Worthington praised Rodri's versatility, while his other recommendations, including Bruno Fernandes and Pedro Porro, were overlooked during Farhad Moshiri's period of poor transfers.

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Everton missed signing Rodri in 2018 despite a strong recommendation from scout Dave Worthington.
Instead, the club spent €30 million on defender Yerry Mina, who was hampered by injuries and played only 86 of 190 Premier League matches.
Worthington praised Rodri's versatility, while his other recommendations, including Bruno Fernandes and Pedro Porro, were overlooked during Farhad Moshiri's period of poor transfers.