Pickford sets sights on a ‘European tour’ for the Toffees
TL;DR
Jordan Pickford aims for a 'European tour' with Everton next season. The Toffees are set to face Liverpool in the upcoming Merseyside Derby, both teams vying for European qualification.
Key points
- Jordan Pickford aims for European qualification with Everton
- Everton faces Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby
- Both teams are challenging for a spot in Europe
Pickford sets sights on a ‘European tour’ for the Toffees
Jordan Pickford has set his sights on a ‘European tour’ for the Toffees next season.
Everton face Liverpool in the first Merseyside Derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday with both teams challenging for a place in Europe.
David Moyes’s side occupy 8th place in the Premier League table and a Top 7 finish would guarantee European football of some kind next season. Following the 2-2 draw at Brentford last weekend, Everton remain level on points with the Bees, who currently sit 7th.
However, a derby win this weekend would reduce the gap to the Champions League positions to just 3 points.
Pickford has revealed that Europe was the target Moyes set his squad in pre-season. The goalkeeper is one of only four players in the current squad who were part of Everton’s last European campaign, a disappointing group-stage exit in the 2017-18 Europa League.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s massive Merseyside derby, Pickford outlined his hope that the squad can again secure European nights for the fans.
“The manager’s aim in pre-season was to get Everton back in Europe and that’s still our aim," Pickford told the official Everton website.
“We’ve got six big games to go. We got a point (at Brentford) and we take on Liverpool next. It’ll be a massive game - the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson.
“We’re taking each game as it comes and hopefully, we’ll get the Toffees on a European tour.”
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Q&A
What does Jordan Pickford mean by a 'European tour' for Everton?
Jordan Pickford envisions Everton qualifying for European competitions next season.
When is the next Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool?
The next Merseyside Derby is scheduled for Sunday at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
What is at stake for Everton and Liverpool in the upcoming match?
Both Everton and Liverpool are competing for a place in European competitions, making the match crucial.