"However, I feel like I can play there and do a job for the team.”
What's that if not an intent to lay claim to the position.
The lad can see Everton's midfield is competitive even now. The RB position is up for grabs with an old pro on his way out and a younger player who cant hold down that position.
He's just being sensible.
He's not exactly going to say "I absolutely hated it; never play me there again."
He just wants to play football and he wants that to be in midfield. Everton do not have a good record of developing young players after pissing about with their positions.