Jordan Pickford, Everton’s goalkeeper, spoke about his team’s 3-2 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace, highlighting the character and resilience displayed by the players.
In the match, Idrissa Gueye scored a late winner for Everton, securing three points and marking their third consecutive away win in London this season. The victory lifted them to 14th in the Premier League, just a point off the top half.
Pickford acknowledged that the game was a bit stressful, with Everton being pegged back twice after taking the lead. Despite the challenges, he emphasized that a win is a win, and the team’s ability to secure three away wins in London is a significant achievement.
The goalkeeper mentioned the manager’s instructions to set the tempo, run all over the opposition, and maintain discipline. While acknowledging that they made the game more difficult than necessary, Pickford believes the team’s character was evident throughout.
The intention to dominate was clear from the start, but there were moments when Everton dropped off and let Crystal Palace back into the game. Pickford emphasized the importance of not allowing good sides like Palace to capitalize on such opportunitie
Despite the stress, Pickford praised the team’s character and their ability to secure an away win. He highlighted the determination to battle and limit the opponent’s chances. Gueye’s late goal was particularly commended for its quality, with a good ball from Abdoulaye Doucoure and a well-taken finish from Gueye.
Pickford also emphasized the collective effort of the entire team, including substitutes who made an impact. He noted that success is a result of a full team putting in the effort throughout the week, making a difference on game day. The goalkeeper concluded by highlighting the importance of a big team effort to climb up the table and maintain a positive mentality for future performances.
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