Frank Lampard admits he’s worried about character of struggling Everton squad

Frank Lampard suffered one other poor consequence as Everton boss (Image: Getty Pictures)

Frank Lampard admits he's fearful about ‘the character of the group’ at Everton after defeat to West Ham on Sunday, though he stays assured they may keep away from relegation from the Premier League.

The Toffees have been overwhelmed 2-1 by the Hammers, with targets from Aaron Creswell and Jarrod Bowen overcoming Mason Holgate’s effort for the guests. Defeat was made all the more serious by the pink card and subsequent suspension for Everton centre-back Michael Keane.

Lampard was not too sad along with his workforce’s efficiency, believing it was higher than some in latest weeks, however does nonetheless maintain concern concerning the character of his gamers.

Their subsequent recreation is in opposition to fellow relegation candidates Burnley on Wednesday evening and Lampard is nicely conscious of how vital that recreation is.

‘We've got to face Burnley with out Keane but additionally we now have accidents. Donny [van de Beek] pulled up within the warm-up. Allan is suspended. We're stretched,’ Lampard advised Sky Sports activities.

‘I'm much less fearful about personnel and extra fearful concerning the character of the group. What I noticed at present confirmed that.

‘Burnley is a big recreation little doubt, however there are 9 extra after that. We've got video games in hand on different groups however we should keep on with the following recreation.

An Alex Iwobi mistake value Everton in east London forward of Jarrod Bowen’s purpose (Image: Getty Pictures)

‘Burnley is completely crucial on the minute and we now have to point out extra high quality – and there's that on this group – to remain up.

‘Ten video games is rather a lot. If our luck turns and we carry on the trail we confirmed at present and in opposition to Newcastle I've an actual robust perception we will probably be OK. Saying that now right here means nothing. We simply must deal with ourselves.’

Defeat leaves Everton seventeenth, however nonetheless three factors away from the relegation zone and with two video games in hand on 18th-placed Watford.

Burnley sit nineteenth, 4 factors behind Everton, having performed the identical quantity of video games.

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