The 20th round of English Premier League matches came to an end with Bournemouth defeating Everton by a narrow margin of 1-0. After the match, Everton manager Dyche faced the media and analyzed the details of the game thoroughly and reflected deeply on the current situation of the team.
Dyche admitted: "It was a match full of gunpowder and the players' fighting spirit was impressive. Although we were a bit sluggish in the first half, I quickly adjusted our tactical layout. In the second half, our game improved significantly, however, the missed chances are still our regret. Taking chances has been a problem for us since taking charge of Everton, and it was no different in today's game. When faced with a shot on goal, the players seemed to prefer passing the ball rather than shooting decisively."
Speaking about the struggles in the attacking end, Dyche added: "Looking back at my goal scoring stats before I took charge at Everton, it's not a figure to be proud of. Bringing in players who take chances certainly requires a lot of financial investment, but it's not a challenge we can easily overcome at the moment. As a result, we have to create a tactical system that adapts to our current players and allows them to play to their maximum potential. However, performance at key moments also relies on individual player ability and decision-making. We need to improve in this area."
In addition, Dyche is also concerned about the team's injury situation: "Broa unfortunately sprained his ankle during the game, which is certainly a worrying injury. We need to wait for further examination results to determine the duration of his recovery. Meanwhile, Lindström also has a minor injury and we will need to keep a close eye on his recovery. The impact of injuries on the team cannot be ignored and we look forward to their early recovery and return to contribute to the team."
