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title: "What Jordan Pickford told Robin Olsen before Newcastle Defeat"
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author: "Alex Jones"
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published: "2020-11-04T08:00:16Z"
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# What Jordan Pickford told Robin Olsen before Newcastle Defeat

Everton [debutant](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/robin-olsen/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/75458/verein/29) [Robin Olsen](https://readeverton.com/2020/11/02/robin-olsen-jordan-pickford-everton/) has revealed what he was told by team-mate Jordan Pickford ahead of the Toffees’ 2-1 [weekend defeat](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2020/nov/01/newcastle-everton-premier-league-live) away to Newcastle.

Pickford was a notable absentee from the starting XI against Steve Bruce’s side after [coming under scrutiny](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-jordan-pickford-england-criticism-18864113) for a number of previous errors.

Despite the competition between the two players, the goalkeeping duo maintain a positive relationship. Olsen has revealed that Pickford wished the Swedish international well in comments to [Everton TV](https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1885088/goalkeeper-olsen-on-motivation-for-joining-everton).

> “*We train and speak together every day and \[before kick-off\] he said ‘Good luck, all the best’.*
>
> “*All of the goalkeepers here are good guys.*
>
> “*We’ve had good sessions every day and push each other and help each other to be better.*
>
> “*I am really happy to work with Alan Kelly.*
>
> “*I heard good things about him when I signed and I was looking forward to starting work with him.*

Olsen also offered insights into the personal differences he has experienced between the English and Italian top divisions.

> “*It is a different technique over here from Italy – everything is different, which I am happy about.*
>
> “*Sometimes this \[Premier League requirements\] fits better for an individual than the other one \[what is needed in Italy\].*
>
> “*I am enjoying going to training to try to improve myself every day.*”

Although Pickford was dropped to the bench against Newcastle, he is [set to return](https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1885088/goalkeeper-olsen-on-motivation-for-joining-everton) to Carlo Ancelotti’s starting line-up in their match against Manchester United this weekend after the  manager indicated he was simply keeping Pickford away from the limelight for a spell.

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Olsen’s comments are reassuring; they indicate a decent rapport between the goalkeepers, with no animosity surrounding Olsen’s role in competing with Pickford for a starting spot between the posts.

That mutual respect is needed – any friction risks souring the morale of the squad as they hope to resume winning ways.