Sean Dyche dressing room decision revealed after Everton frustration in Carabao Cup
Everton crashed out of the Carabao Cup after a penalty shoot-out defeat to Southampton
Orel Mangala has revealed what Sean Dyche told his Everton side in the dressing room following their League Cup defeat to Southampton. The midfielder also believes that one victory is all it will take to transform his side’s start to the season.
Sitting bottom of the Premier League table and with no points to their name, Everton’s poor start to the season continued on Tuesday night when they were beaten on penalties by Southampton at Goodison Park. The game finished 1-1 after Taylor Harwood-Bellis cancelled out Abdoulaye Doucoure’s opener in the first-half.
After both sides scored their first five penalties, Ashley Young had to score to keep his side in the tie, but his spot kick was saved by Alex McCarthy. “A very frustrating night,” Mangala said. “I think we had a good game. We created a lot of chances, but we couldn’t make it count, so it’s very bitter to lose on penalties.”
Asked what Dyche told Everton’s players in the dressing room, Mangala replied: “He definitely decided that we showed character, and that’s why he wanted to see a team who showed mentality and character with young lads in the team who could show themselves on the big stage.
“I think there are plenty of positives to take from the game, and we will go to Leicester on Saturday to try and get the three points.”
Next up for the Blues is an away game against Leicester City at the King Power on Saturday afternoon. So far on the road this season, the Blues have conceded seven goals in two games, but despite the disappointing start, Mangala believes one victory is all it will take to turn his side’s fortunes around.
