Carlo Ancelotti
‘We are thinking about this’: Ancelotti shares Everton summer transfer plans
Carlo Ancelotti has suggested that Everton will be looking to sign a new midfielder in the summer transfer window. The Toffees are aiming for a top-four finish this season, and Ancelotti believes that the club is heading in the right direction. The Italian has claimed recently that Everton will be happy to secure a place in next season’s Europa League. “I think we are in the right way for what we want to achieve in the future,” said Ancelotti. It seems the Toffees have already started planning for the summer, with signing a midfielder being a top priority for them. Jean Phillipe-Gbamin has featured only two times since joining Everton, and it has been a frustrating spell for him on the sidelines. Ancelotti has suggested that the club is focusing on the fitness of the 25-year-old defensive ...
Carlo Ancelotti: Everton not at Chelsea level
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side had been second best all night during their defeat at Chelsea stating the Meyserside club are not at the same level with the Blues. An own goal by Ben Godfrey and a second half penalty from Jorginho consigned Everton to a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge, leaving them four points adrift of Chelsea in fourth but with a match in hand still. Chelsea dominated the fixture and could have won by a bigger margin, with Kai Havertz also having a goal ruled out in the second half for handball. And Ancelotti claimed that his side have plenty of work to do before now and the end of the season if they want to somehow battle it out right to the very end with the likes of Chelsea for a Champions League spot. “They played better than us,’ Ancelotti told BT Sp...
Ancelotti confirms three Everton players will miss out, gushes over 23-year-old star
Everton will travel to Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Thursday night. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed in his press conference today that three players are definitely missing for this game – Yerry Mina, Fabian Delph and Jean-Philippe Gbamin. The Italian boss has also revealed that the club will make checks on four players – James Rodriguez, Tom Davies, Seamus Coleman and Robin Olsen – ahead of the match. Everton training this afternoon. Will be checks on James, Davies, Coleman and Olsen ahead of tomorrow’s West Brom game Mina, Delph and Gbamin still out — Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) March 3, 2021 A lot of hype has been going on around Ben Godfrey who has been simply outstanding since his move from Norwich City in the summer. Rio Ferdinand praised the 23...
Massive opportunity: What can Everton expect from their next five games?
After two back-to-back wins, confidence is overflowing in the Everton camp. The victory against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby was followed by a 1-0 win against Southampton yesterday, and Everton are now just two points behind fourth-placed West Ham United with a game in hand. Take a look at the media narratives and you’ll get the vibe around Goodison Park. Garth Crooks, writing for BBC Sport: “If Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin can recapture the spark they had earlier in the season, Liverpool might find themselves finishing behind their arch-rivals. Now wouldn’t that be interesting?” Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports told on MNF that Everton must aim for the top-four, and while they don’t have squad depth like Liverpool or Chelsea, the Carlo Ancelotti-factor can propel them to their tar...
‘Massive’, ‘We keep Pushing’: Everton players react to win vs Southampton
Everton secured back to back wins in the Premier League after beating Southampton 1-0 on Monday night at Goodison Park. Richarlison scored the only goal of the match to earn all three points for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Everton are now two points behind fourth-placed West Ham United, having played a game fewer. The Brazilian rounded Fraser Forster to score inside ten minutes, with Gylfi Sigurdsson providing him with a measured pass. Everton players took to social media to express their reactions after the game: 💙 pic.twitter.com/LO9vSnqpVQ — Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) March 2, 2021 Important Win at Goodison We keep Pushing and Believe 💙💪 pic.twitter.com/22PeeSMuMW — Abdoulaye Doucouré (@abdoudoucoure16) March 1, 2021 Plus 3 @richarlison97 Ὂ...
‘Why not?’: Jamie Carragher makes strong claim about Everton after win vs Southampton
Former Liverpool defender turned popular football pundit, Jamie Carragher, has suggested that Everton should be aiming for European places this season. The Toffees secured back-to-back wins in the Premier League on Monday night after they defeated Southampton 1-0 at Goodison Park. Everton are only two points behind fourth-placed West Ham United with a game in hand. With 12 games remaining, they have an excellent chance of qualifying for the Champions League. However, Carragher has suggested that “they may just fall short” in the race as teams like Liverpool and Chelsea have better squad depth than them. He also made a bold claim that if Everton don’t qualify for Europe that will be a disappointment, adding anything should possible with an experienced manager like Carlo Ancelotti at the hel...
‘I don’t know’: Everton star reveals what Ancelotti told him the day before the Leicester game
Richarlison has shared his admiration for Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti during an interview with the club’s official website. It was a long interview (and a fascinating one) where he spoke about a lot of topics including his relationship with Ancelotti, his early years, the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton’s top-four ambitions and more. Richarlison talks about how he jokes with Ancelotti regarding how many Champions League titles the Italian has won. “The manager’s arrival was really important for the Club,” said Richarlison. “He’s a winner, he instils into the players a strong mentality to win games and that’s what’s happening. “It is five. Five Champions Leagues: two as a player and three as a manager. “I even joke with him about it and he says it was five not three. Ancelot...
‘Calm Buddha life’: Guardiola makes interesting comment on Everton man ahead of West Ham clash
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti by saying he is like a Buddha because he is so calm. Ahead of the game against West Ham United, Guardiola has made this interesting comment. The Spaniard says that Ancelotti remains calm in both good and bad moments, and he gives that serene vibe of Gautama Buddha. 🗣”They live like a calm Budha life” 🤣 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola compared Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti to Budha in his press conference earlier as he is so calm pic.twitter.com/jNPOiDlhMU — Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 26, 2021 Ancelotti is one of the most decorated managers in world football. The Italian, who has won league titles with AC Milan, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, a...
Ancelotti says two players ‘available to start’…but Everton star ‘two weeks’ away for returning
Everton will face Southampton in the Premier League on Monday. Ahead of the match, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Allan are training well and available for selection against the Saints. Calvert-Lewin came on as a substitute in the 2-0 win against Liverpool. Allan returned to the Everton squad after a long injury lay-off but he only made the bench. Ancelotti says Allan & Calvert-Lewin training regularly and available to start against Southampton — Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) February 25, 2021 The Italian boss has also claimed that centre-back Yerry Mina could return to action in two weeks time. However, he wasn’t missed during the clash at Anfield. The trio of Michael Keane, Ben Godfrey and Mason Holgate were superb, but Ancelotti could tweak his ...
Predicted Everton starting XI: Ancelotti to make five changes, 26-year-old returns
Everton will face Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday night at Goodison Park. The Toffees are heading into this game on the back of a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Fulham. They are up against the Premier League leaders who have won 16 games in a row in all competitions. Team News Ahead of the match, Ancelotti revealed yesterday that striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin won’t take any part in the game. The England striker is still not yet fully fit, but he is expected to return soon. However, the likes of James Rodriguez, Jordan Pickford and Allan could return to the side. Ancelotti also hinted that Josh King, the January signing from Bournemouth, needs more time to get adopt tactically at Everton. He is unlikely to start against Pep Guardiola’s side but could make the benc...
‘Doing really well’: Ancelotti impressed with ‘dynamic’ Everton player who has ‘improved a lot’
Carlo Ancelotti has showered heaps of praise on Everton midfielder Tom Davies in his press conference today. Ahead of Everton’s Premier League clash against Fulham on Sunday, Ancelotti has spoken highly of Davies and it will surely boost the youngster’s confidence. The 22-year-old struggled to make an impact under Ancelotti last season, and there were even suggestions that he should be sent out on loan. With Everton bolstering their midfield this summer by signing Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure, it was feared that Davies would really struggle to get games. However, he has made eight Premier League starts this season and has got better with time. He was outstanding against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup on Wednesday, and many fans felt that it was his best performance to date. Ancelotti seem...
Ancelotti says two players won’t play on Sunday + Everton star to sign deal ‘next week’
Everton will face Fulham at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Sunday. With two big games coming up against Manchester City and Liverpool, Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping to get the winning momentum going with a victory against the Cottagers. The Toffees are heading into the game on the back of a thrilling 5-4 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup in midweek. Dominic Calvert-Lewin picked up a knock in that game, and the England striker won’t be available for selection against Fulham. Ancelotti has confirmed that Jordan Pickford will also miss out. Calvert-Lewin & Pickford unavailable for Sunday. Wednesday a realistic target for both, according to Ancelotti — Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) February 12, 2021 Calvert-Lewin has been sensational for the Toffees this season, manag...
