Carlo Ancelotti blasts 'lazy' Everton stars after shock Newcastle home defeat

Carlo Ancelotti blasts ‘slow and lazy’ Everton stars and questions team’s ‘spirit’ after shock home defeat by Premier League strugglers Newcastle

  • Everton were defeated at home by Newcastle, who hadn’t won in 11 matches 
  • Manager Carlo Ancelotti has slammed his players for being ‘lazy’ and ‘slow’ 
  • Callum Wilson scored a brace as the Toffees failed to issue a response 
  • Ancelotti confirmed Bernard and Cenk Tosun missed the game to seal exits 

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti savaged his players for being ‘lazy’ as they slumped to a surprising 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle.

The Blues were a far cry from the team that topped the table earlier in the season with their renowned Italian manager accusing them of forgetting what had brought them success.

‘Newcastle won the game because they showed more fight and motivation,’ said Ancelotti after his side were sunk by a late brace from Callum Wilson.

Carlo Ancelotti was left fuming after his Everton side were beaten at home by Newcastle

Carlo Ancelotti was left fuming after his Everton side were beaten at home by Newcastle

‘It wasn’t for tactical or physical reasons, it was mental. I am surprised. We are happy with what we have done this season but we can’t forget the reasons how we did it.

‘Without spirit, there is no quality. Today we were lazy, we were slow. We were not focused. We didn’t win duels and second balls.

‘We didn’t avoid corners or throw-ins. I said exactly that to players in the dressing-room, no secrets.’

The Toffees had been in strong form but put in a 'lazy' performance according to Ancelotti

The Toffees had been in strong form but put in a ‘lazy’ performance according to Ancelotti

Summer signing Callum Wilson found the back of the net twice for Steve Bruce's side

Summer signing Callum Wilson found the back of the net twice for Steve Bruce’s side

Ancelotti confirmed that midfielder Bernard and striker Cenk Tosun were missing from the squad in order to try and finalise moves before Monday’s deadline.

He wants the rest of his players to show a reaction to their defeat against Leeds on Wednesday.

‘I am disappointed. I hope it is only one game, he said.

‘I want to show our spirit in our next game on Wednesday. We are still in a good position in the table.’

source: dailymail.co.uk