Conor Coady has voiced his support for Everton boss Frank Lampard following the club’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.
With the club struggling to stay afloat in the Premier League, Friday’s visit to Old Trafford in the FA Cup offered the Toffees the opportunity for a reprieve but it did not come.
Despite an improved performance in contrast to their defeat to Brighton last week, Lampard’s side were once again beaten, with a Marcus Rashford penalty in injury time capping off a 3-1 win for United.
Coady levelled the game on 14 minutes after Antony gave the hosts an early lead before scoring an own goal to put Erik ten Hag’s team back in front.
Following the game, the England international insisted the club needs to march on. ‘We need to keep fighting, we are in a bad way, bad place and everyone wants to get out of it.
‘We came here with a plan and stuck to it. To lose the game to an own goal and penalty, it is gutting.’
The defender, currently on loan from Wolves, voiced his support for Lampard in spite of the club’s recent poor run of form.
‘We are not enjoying it and need to get out of it quickly. The manager is fantastic with all of us, outstanding, and he understands the football club. We need to keep listening to him.’
The club will look to rebound on the Premier League’s return when they take on fellow strugglers Southampton at Goodison Park on Saturday.