Everton reportedly want to sign Ivan Perisic before the close of the transfer window tonight. Everton are yet to make any new signings in the January transfer window. However, Carlo Ancelotti wants that to change before the 11pm deadline.
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“I think Newcastle won the game because they showed more fighting spirit on the pitch,” Ancelotti said.
“They showed more concentration, more motivation. They were the weapons we had when we won games – spirit, motivation, concentration and ambition.
“I think we forgot all this today at home. I don’t know why. But that was the reason, it was not a tactical or physical reason, it was a mental reason. The psychological aspect affected our performance.
“I am surprised. We had a good run until now. We are happy for what we have done.
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"We cannot forget why we had a good run – because we showed good spirit on the pitch.
“Not because we had better quality. Of course, we have good quality in the squad, but without spirit, there is no quality.
“We were not focused. We gave 12 corners to them. We didn't win duels, second balls. This is the game – not only showing the quality."