A lot of people thought he would do well for Van Gaal because he could play a good pass. But I remember this story about Van Gaal literally making Badstuber cry at Bayern. Same style of player as Evans I think, also strikes me a bit as a 'thinker' and not very 'tough'. So now I have this theory that Van Gaal demands more of Evans because he's got quality on the ball but isn't a good defender. Like Van Gaal smells the insecurity in Evans or something, pointed that out, and it's led to Jonny being more insecure and clueless than ever.
It already started in pre-season, I think vs. Liverpool, but it could've been another match. After 45 minutes LvG pointed to Evans and screamed 'YOU!', because Jonny made some terrible passes that match. In general, Evans should raise his game though, Jones has been a better defender and passer this season, Smalling a way better defender who at least doesn't have those brain fart passes, and Rojo who's new seemed better than Evans too.