Ronald Koeman pleased with Everton's last two performances
Saturday 24 December 2016 11:20, UK
Ronald Koeman has urged his Everton side to maintain the level of performance they've produced in their last two home games ahead of back-to-back away fixtures over the festive period.
A 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Goodison Park earlier this month was followed by a last-minute defeat at the hands of Liverpool, five days ago, at the same venue.
Despite that defeat, the Dutchman is urging more of the same as they prepare to face champions Leicester on Monday.
The Everton manager said: "There is no time to stop, we need to continue and I was very pleased about the last two home performances.
"If you get two draws out of the games against Arsenal and Liverpool maybe the feeling is different but we have one more point than that.
"We need to be the same and we need that aggression we showed in the last two games at home.
"The impact is bigger if you lose the derby after 94 minutes than if you lose a different game at home because impact is so important. But there is no time to stop."
Koeman is also well aware of the difficulties facing both players and fans during the festive period, adding: "I enjoy working but everyone knows it is also family time and you need to find that balance during Christmas and New Year and that is difficult.
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"But first of all we need to play and we need our preparation for the next game."
