There has never been any reports or rumours of Evan ever having been anything other than a grounded, straight down the line, very mature (for his age) individual, with good family support, which makes the situation even more puzzling and frustrating, I suspect for him as much as us.
At a year older Yasin Ayari had done very little until this year's pre-season and we all know what Ferguson is capable of. I would have thought definitely worth another pre-season to see if the enigma can be resolved. Viktor who ?
I would have expected more from him in recent months, given that you'd hope his loan to West Ham meant he's past the injuries. But prior to that, a perceived lack of effort could actually just have been due to carrying injuries and the recovery from them. And the sombre emotions from him could be an annoyance/frustration at his own form, lack of goals and minutes, rather than he just doesnt give a shit. Two very different things. The answer being that form and goals will warrant more minutes, but thats like telling a depressed person to just cheer up. You cant just switch it on. Really we dont know what's going on with Evan and it seems a bit presumptuous to say he just doesnt care.