Idrissa Gueye reveals that Everton players are trying “to bring the club where it deserves to be.” The Toffees remain in the hunt for Champions League football next season after their relegation concerns of recent seasons.
They’re eighth in the table with 46 points following their 3-0 win over Chelsea at home before the international break – three shy of Liverpool in fifth. The victory over Liam Rosenior’s side ensured lift-off at Hill Dickinson Stadium and was one of their finest performances of the season.
Asked about his side’s dominance against Chelsea, Gueye responded, “Because we followed the advice from the staff and the manager gave us confidence.
“He said to us before the game, ‘We really need to start playing like home today,’ and I think the last game we did here gave us more confidence.
“We went on the pitch and we played as a team. We defend like a team, and that is what we need. We try to bring the club where the club deserves to be.
“The last year was not really good for the team, but now we start going forward, and that is what Everton needs.”
Beto scored on either side of the half-time break while Iliman Ndiaye wrapped up the win with a curling effort that found the top right corner.
“Great game. We really played good as a team. We stayed calm with the ball, and we defended very well and we needed this win at home because our fans were behind us.
“They pushed us to win this game, and 3-0 without conceding a goal is very good for us and for the team. We just need to keep going in this way because.”
David Moyes’ side almost had a three-month winless spell at home but they’ve bounced back with consecutive clean sheet victories over Burnley and Chelsea.
“(Playing at the) new stadium, it was not going well the last few games, but the last game we won, and we won again, so hopefully we continue like that.
“I think everyone enjoyed the way we play and everyone will enjoy this victory, and hopefully, the next game we will win again.”
Asked about the prospect of playing in the Champions League next season, he added, “We just need to keep calm. We just enjoy playing football and winning games and we will see at the end of the season.”