Yup, same points as Marco by this stage of the season... and that's factoring in Koeman's horror show.
I wouldn't want him back (Tosun and Wallcott haven't really fired either)... but would still value an up and coming British or 'Everton' man over Marco.
I note that through 'the mixer' of the mid-table merry go round we're about to arrive at our correct berth of best of the rest, which'll alleviate the pressure on mumbling fumbling silva.
For me, with cups gone, safety mostly assured and half the squad fit to leave IMHO, it's an ideal time for Brands to say to Marco play the kids. Let's really learn what value there over the next 5 months in our U21 & U23. Baningime, Davies, DCL, Dowell, Kenny fine - what about a few others. And FFS sell off all the deadwood of which there is a lot.