(Reuters) – Everton supervisor Rafa Benitez known as on his group to deal with their defensive frailties after they fell to a 3-2 Premier League defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion at dwelling on Sunday.
Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister scored twice because the guests celebrated their first-ever win at Goodison Park, whereas Everton suffered an eighth defeat in 12 league video games.
The Merseyside membership, who have been greeted with an enormous refrain of boos from followers after Sunday’s defeat, stay fifteenth on 19 factors after 18 matches.
“The approach we conceded objectives makes issues very troublesome for us,” Benitez informed the BBC.
“Then the group missed a penalty and it grew to become tougher for the arrogance. They reacted however it’s troublesome whenever you make errors like we did.”
Asked if the rusty efficiency in the primary half was linked to their return from a 17-day absence because of COVID-related match postponements, Benitez stated, “I do not prefer to make excuses.
“I feel it is extra about that the objectives we conceded are (because of) the lack of focus in the primary minute after which after you play underneath stress. You may see the response was there however it’s not sufficient since you nonetheless make errors.
“We must focus and begin with the depth everyone seems to be anticipating… I’m involved that we have now to enhance, particularly in defence. The group pushes and works exhausting however we’re missing a little bit high quality in the selections.”
Everton play at second-tier Hull City in an FA Cup third-round tie on Saturday earlier than internet hosting Leicester City in the league three days later.
(Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; enhancing by Clare Fallon)
