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# Pundits lament Everton display as Seamus Coleman suffers ‘disaster’

It was a night to forget for [Everton](https://readeverton.com/2021/11/25/pundit-urges-everton-to-make-safe-nicolas-pepe-move/) as Merseyside rivals Liverpool came to Goodison Park and ran riot.

The Toffees eventually succumbed to their local adversaries [4-1](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2021/dec/01/everton-v-liverpool-premier-league-live) as the lacklustre Blues fell well short of the mark.

Under pressure manager, Rafa Benitez came in for [further criticism](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/rafa-benitez-everton-job-future-25596373) after the loss but punditry duo Ally McCoist and Leon Osman were directing the blame elsewhere.

Speaking on [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B09B2ZHPYQ/ref=atv_me_spo_c_6k8KLo_2_6), captain Seamus Coleman came in for criticism from McCoist.

> It’s a disaster for Seamus Coleman. I’m actually watching him, he wants to play it first time over the top high but he’s uncomfortable, he doesn’t get it. He takes a touch and Salah’s in quick as a flash as you’d expect, you cannot mess about when he’s in town. It’s Coleman’s fault and Coleman’s problem but Gray’s got to give him a better ball to deal with, it’s an awkward height for him.

Meanwhile, ex-Blue Osman admitted it was difficult to stay in the ground after a [blistering opening 20 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJP9Ba8J7ew) from the Reds.

> I thought about it myself (leaving). It was such a dominant first 20 minutes from Liverpool, it really was. They showed what a top-class team they are. It was worrying.

Everton will now turn their attentions to a [clash with Arsenal](https://www.evertonfc.com/fixtures) on Monday night (December 6).

### READ EVERTON VERDICT

Simply a night to forget for those of a Blue persuasion.

Barring a [mini 15 minute period](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71iJOTq311w) in the first half, Everton were falling short in every department throughout the night.

Whilst Coleman didn’t necessarily cover himself in glory, given the [poor display across the board](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59500468), it’s nigh on pointless to single out individuals or moments.