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Match Thread Everton v Brighton. Match Preview, Report and MotM Poll

Everton Man of the Match


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Marco Silva Brighton press conference highlights:

Kenny out with small injury.
Jags also out injured.
Both will be fit for training next week.
Disappointed with the United result. Some decisions both from the ref and ourselves cost us and we should've done better.
We challenged and competed with them and this is how we must always play.
Pickford and Coleman weren't berating Walcott last week but their criticism will help him with his positioning.
We should've done better at United with the chances we created.
Theo has the managers confidence but he also missed a big chance against Palace.
He is doing extra work with the forwards to improve them all.
Lookman and Bernard giving him a headache as they are pushing Walcott hard for a starting spot.
Richarlison needs a goal at Centre Forward to give him a boost but he is an example to everyone the way he gives 100% until the very last minute.
Tosun, DCL and Richarlison have all started games upfront. Niasse hasn't yet but they are all options against Brighton.
Mina ready to play but Zouma wont be dropped just because he's unavailable next week.
We need to secure 3 points against Brighton before we think of Chelsea.
The friendly match against Gor Mahia could be an option for Mina.
Zouma and Gomes came from big clubs and it's important they've settled well and are enjoying their football.
We will monitor them over the next couple of months and then decide whether it might be worth pushing for permanent deals for them both.
The attitude and feeling in the dressing room after the United game was the correct one and shows him the players are starting to respond the way they should be when playing the bigger clubs in their own stadiums.
Its important we keep winning and with style at home.
Its Silva's way and that is never going to change.
The players will be pushing the fans to create another great atmosphere at Goodison.
 
5 out of Brighton's 12 games so far this season have ended up 1-0. They've had a few 2-2's and 3-2 win against United. However, I'd expect a tight affair. They'll defend deep and look for something on the counter or off a set piece. Think 1 goal could win it.

A win here is unlikely to change our position come the end of the weekend but it may give us a chance to get within striking distance of Watford and Bournemouth. Overhauling those teams should be our short to mid term aim this season.

A defeat could leave us 11th or 12th after 11 games. Potentially 6 or 7 points behind 7th. That wouldn't be a great place to be in if we want to get 7th and the outside chance of Europa League qualification
 


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