Van De Ven Double Sinks Everton
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Everton no longer have a set-piece coach of their own but their defensive record had been the best in the league - until Sunday
Everton are open to a loan move for 19-year-old Moroccan international Adam Aznou in the winter transfer window.
Everton boss David Moyes spoke to BBC Match of the Day after his side's defeat to Tottenham: "It wasn't a 3-0, but it ended up 3-0 because we didn't defend our set pieces well enough. I thought we did a lot of positive things, but it wasn't a positive result, which is what we were after."
On the counter attack, Beto got his first touch right but could not beat Vicario. Another nice foray into the Spurs end needed a good block by Van de Ven. Everton were pushing for an equalizer and when Ndiaye delivered a lovely cross, van de Ven was there again to deny Beto.
Even the reappearance of Jack Grealish was not enough to stop Everton slumping to their first defeat at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Grealish was thrust straight back into the starting line-up after
Tottenham Hotspur once again struggled to create scoring chances from open play, but once again they were unstoppable on set pieces as center back Micky van de Ven scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Everton on Sunday.
Everton – David Moyes gets Jack Grealish back, and keeps Beto up top. Full bench minus Jarrad Branthwaite. Tottenham – Thomas Frank keeps Richarlison on the bench for the game against his former side.