After Sunday’s derby defeat, Duncan Ferguson closed the away changing room door at Anfield and began letting rip at the players, dishing out some home truths. Some senior players fired back claiming they gave it their all during the second half. (Source: The Athletic)
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Ferguson’s tirade was met with defiance. Some players disputed the allegation that they had thrown in the towel in the second half. These individuals chose to blame the setup and tactics for the defeat essentially throwing it onto Ancelotti’s toes. (Source: The Athletic)
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There is already a feeling within some members of the first team that Carlo Ancelotti’s style is limiting the impact of certain players, even if most have found the experience of working with a manager of his status to be inspiring. (Source: The Athletic)
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🗣A source close to the Everton first team had told the Athletic. “It’s hard for individuals to help the team as they cannot keep the ball and play three or four passes to each other. They are playing bad football.” (Source: The Athletic)
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Carlo Ancelotti broke his usual routine of not speaking to players’ immediately after games and also headed to the dressing room to let the group know that he was not impressed. The players’ defiant stance left Everton’s new coaching staff stunned. (Source: The Athletic)
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Ancelotti was understood to be shell-shocked at how bad some of the displays were from his players, but more importantly his senior players. (Source: The Athletic)
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The way in which Everton have moved between management styles so regularly has created an element of doubt amongst the players in terms of understanding the club’s direction. (Source: The Athletic)
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🗣A source told The Athletic. “When players don’t trust decisions and direction from management, they get frustrated and lose respect. When that happens, players look at all management as the same thing, from a new manager to ownership.” (Source: The Athletic)
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