Everton boss Frank Lampard stays assured that his facet can keep away from relegation this season.
The Toffees had been overwhelmed 5-0 by Tottenham on Monday evening and are one level above the relegation zone.
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Everton didn’t ponder being in a relegation battle firstly of the season however are dealing with an essential ultimate third of the season if they’re to keep away from the drop.
Lampard – who changed Rafael Benitez in January – is assured his crew will keep up and has urged his gamers to “stick collectively and work arduous”.
He instructed Sky Sports activities: “Nicely overwhelmed clearly, began alright first quarter-hour. We spoke concerning the counter assault, and we didn’t take care of it properly sufficient. Particular person moments of unhealthy defending.
“A few of these targets are simply errors. We have now to consider the larger image, 13 video games to go. Groups round us are tough. Earlier than I got here in, there have been points and they’re turning into clearer however essential the positivity stays, not silly positivity.
“Provides me loads of meals for although going ahead. If you happen to give away targets, the psychological facet is available in., However the soccer at all times begins it.
“All of the messaging was clear however make errors and they’re going to rating targets.
“I’ve no drawback with the problem, I knew what it was, The final feeling has been superb and we cant lose that as a result of folks will throw issues at us for one unhealthy sport.
“I had 20 years as a participant. I had 100 durations like this. Every part is relative. It is crucial you stick collectively and work arduous.
“I’m assured, that doesn’t imply something. I didn’t stroll into the constructing with a magic wand. I’m completely assured that’s the reason I’m right here. The sensation at this membership once I got here right here was we might be happening, it was clear across the metropolis, it was as much as me to alter that and I assumed we had modified that. However this can be a take a look at of that.
“No worry of what’s forward, I can’t watch for the following two video games at Goodison. I can be prepared for them, the gamers can be prepared for them, they must be prepared for them.”