Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s father was furious with the reaction from Everton fans towards his son (Getty)
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s father has hit out at Everton supporters for their negative response towards his son during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.
The striker was forced off with a nasty facial injury after 36 minutes at Villa Park following a collision with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Meanwhile, Sean Dyche’s side delivered a woeful performance as goals from John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Leon Bailey and Jhon Duran sealed a deserved win for Villa.
The injury will provide further frustration for Calvert-Lewin, who has been hampered by fitness issues over the past two Premier League seasons.
The 26-year-old’s father attended Sunday’s game at Villa Park and was unhappy with the reaction his son received after he left the pitch injured.
In a post on Facebook, Calvert-Lewin’s father, Karlda, wrote: ‘The life of a Premier League footballer Dad. The last time I went to Villa Park, he was a 16-year-old sub for Sheffield United. Today I was there to see him start his first game in 2 years that he’s been fully fit.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin was forced off with a facial injury during Everton’s 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa (Getty)
‘I was nervous beyond belief but I knew how hard he’d worked to recover so had faith he’d be ok.
‘To see my son hurt like that brought me to tears again. It always will no matter what age he is. He’s now in hospital getting sorted.
‘I hear the names he got called by his own ‘fans’ first-hand and what I will say is this: my son lives the dream daily like you wouldn’t believe and that won’t change, regardless of what some numpty in Stone Island gear shouts. Stay bitter fellas. Stay bitter.
‘So it’s another little setback in a long list of setbacks but he’ll be alright. He always is.’
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‘My son lives the dream daily like you wouldn’t believe and that won’t change, regardless of what some numpty in Stone Island gear shouts. Stay bitter fellas.’