Everton managed a 0-0 draw against derby rivals Liverpool in the Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon at Goodison Park.
It wasn’t an exciting derby game as both sides looked very rusty. However, Everton nearly came to breaking the deadlock.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s close-range flick was kept out by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, and moments later Tom Davies’ shot from the loose ball struck the post.
Although Liverpool dominated possession, Everton were superbly organised defensively. Seamus Coleman, the Everton skipper, was simply superb and he led by example.
Coleman, who is on £70k-per-week wages, has struggled to meet the high standards in the first half of the season. However, it seems like the break has helped him regain his best form once again.
Many Everton fans took to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to Coleman’s performance after the match. Here are some of the selected tweets:
Seamus Coleman was excellent there. #EFC
— Laura (@_lauraaj96) June 21, 2020
https://twitter.com/rodgerarmstrong/status/1274792512075509760?s=20
Quality from Coleman 👏 #EFC
— The-Toffees (@thetoffees_com) June 21, 2020
Seamus Coleman was outstanding there. Led by example against the best player in the league. #EFC
— Dave Downie (@daviddownie17) June 21, 2020
Almost stole something there. Bad match, but Everton had good shape all game. Seamus Coleman wound back the years with that performance. #EFC
— 𝕵𝖔 ⛄ (@just_float) June 21, 2020
Coleman well deserved motm. Reminder of how good of a defensive full back he can be. #EFC
— K Hornblower (@hornblower17) June 21, 2020
Man Of The Match Blues?? Got to go with Seamus Coleman myself, led by example and put in a quality performance! 🙌🏻💙 #EFC #COYB
— TheMightyBlues (@MightyBluesYT) June 21, 2020
Seamus Coleman on top form today. Led by example , never caught out of position, made crucial tackles, distributed the ball well, argued with Mike Dean + had little support from Iwobi. Good to have our captain back 👍#EFC #NSNO
— pmaccap (@paulmcparlan) June 21, 2020
Thought Seamus Coleman was exceptional there. Having Mane off for pace to recovery and tackle him. Love it. Onwards to Wednesday#UHTPodcast #EFC #COYB #Everton
— The Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast (@UHTPodcast) June 21, 2020
The 31-year-old made four tackles, two interceptions, and three clearances during the game, according to whoscored.com.
Carlo Ancelotti has made a strong impact at Everton already, and the Toffees are expected to get better when the Italian has more of his own signings in the team.
Everton are the only Premier League side to remain unbeaten at home in 2020 in all competitions. They face Norwich City in the next Premier League game on Wednesday.
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