“SHOCKER: Antonee Robinson EXPLODES After Everton’s Jaw-Dropping Rejection – ‘It Blew My Mind!’”

One player Everton surely regret letting go is left-back Antonee Robinson, who is currently flourishing at Fulham.

Ironically, Everton are now actively looking to strengthen at left-back ahead of the summer transfer window, with Vitaliy Mykolenko their only senior option in that role. The need for reinforcements is clear.

Since David Moyes took over as manager in January, he’s yet to truly shape the squad in his image.

The upcoming summer window represents a crucial opportunity for the 62-year-old to bring in players who align with his footballing vision and help continue the progress made under his leadership.

However, this rebuilding effort might have been easier—and less expensive—if Everton had managed to get the best out of Robinson.

The American defender has delivered consistently impressive performances in the Premier League and is now considered one of Fulham’s standout players.

Robinson’s departure reflects a broader issue during his time at Everton, where he felt the club didn’t fully support his development. In fact, he revealed a specific incident that left him disappointed.

During an appearance on the Golf Life YouTube channel, Robinson opened up about a moment that changed his trajectory.

He explained that while breaking into Everton’s youth setup, he received a call-up from the United States U18 national team, which became his first experience with international football.

“For me, that was a real eye-opener and it gave me a lot of belief in myself,” Robinson said. “It just brought something out of me, and I thought, ‘Wow, they actually think I’m a decent player.’”

Despite some Everton coaches showing faith in his potential, Robinson felt he wasn’t getting enough opportunities.

Things came to a head when he was called up to attend a pre-camp with the U.S. U20s ahead of the World Cup.

However, the call came in April—outside the official FIFA window—and his Everton U21 manager refused to release him for the camp.

That decision, Robinson admitted, was frustrating and disappointing.

Former Everton figure David Unsworth also criticized the decision to sell Robinson for such a small fee under Farhad Moshiri’s ownership, calling it a mistake that the club is now paying for.

Today, Robinson is reportedly attracting interest from Liverpool, who could make him a key summer signing.

If that move happens, Everton might still benefit financially, as they hold a sell-on clause from his transfer to Fulham.

That could provide a valuable boost in light of the club’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) challenges.

Meanwhile, Mykolenko has earned praise for his solid defensive performances, especially as the sole senior left-back available to Moyes.

While his defensive game has been consistent, he lacks the attacking threat that Robinson now offers regularly under Marco Silva at Fulham.

Everton are believed to be working on a new deal for Mykolenko, but there’s no denying that Robinson’s dynamism down the flank is the kind of asset that could elevate the team.

As the Toffees continue to struggle for goals, an offensive-minded full-back like Robinson could have made a significant difference.

It’s a painful reminder of a talent that got away—one that Everton could truly use right now.