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Lucas Digne shared how Carlo Ancelotti has prioritized everton’s defense since arriving at Goodison Park in December.
Les Bleus have endured a disappointing crusade as they have been unable to qualify for Europe, but have kept three blank sheets since the Premier League resumed last month, having controlled in the past only one bleached this calendar year.
After watching Sheffield United defeat Chelsea, Wolves and Tottenham in their last three home games, the Blues beat Blades 1-0 on Bramall Lane on Monday while preventing the hosts from recording a framed shot.
And with Ancelotti having controlled some of world football’s most productive defenders in his stints with Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, Real Madrid, PSG and Napoli, Digne has revealed Everton’s tough paintings on the court of education to take on the Italians. . ‘high quality.
“We’re working on more tactical things defensively,” he told Everton’s official website.
“For me, it’s having a smart line with the four back, coming straight [back to the goal], jumping at the right times, knowing where to be in every situation. Small main points to finish your game.
“I never thought I was first and foremost a protector. I have to protect myself well.” When you watch videos every week and see your mistakes, why a pass was lost, you have to be informed. “It’s better to see how wrong you’ve done that right thing to do. You are very informed of the mistakes you make.”
However, Everton’s defensive innovations came at the expense of Digne’s attacking instincts.
The left-back has recorded seven assists so far this season, adding up to 3 since the reboot, and believes that his offensive performances and full play have taken a step forward thanks to his move to the Premier League from Barcelona in August 2018.
“I’ve stepped forward in my attack since I got to Everton, that’s for sure,” Says Digne. “My center is bigger and tactically I perceive it better.” If I can give key passes, attendances, centers, score sometimes, I need to do it to help the team. That’s a component of my job. “I love the intensity of the Premier League, it suits the way I play, fast and with a lot of tackle and competition.” I have evolved physically and tactically in England. I have never played with that intensity in other countries and you have to be informed of each and every match. »