Feeling bitter about this defeat ! Expected us to drop points to Everton but never thought we would lose to them ! Everton have been our traditional territory and fortress that it is hard to accept losing to them ! This defeat is as bad as the 1995 FA Cup semi final which we lost 4-1 to Everton despite having a strong team that included Klinsmann.
Mourinho and the players have to take their share of the blame. I think Mourinho picked the wrong team and the players failed to lift their performance. I think Doherty, Son and Alli have to get the blame for failing to make use of our goal scoring chances. Doherty and Alli should have scored from their chances while Son should have passed to Kane instead of Alli. Lamela really should have started or at least came on in the second half. Not sure why Mourinho bought on Ndembele who have been out of favour until recently.
Our midfield of Winks and Hojbjerg got outplayed by Everton. Still not sure how a manager of Mourinho's quality and experience can start players like Winks and Dier in his team. Both are not good enough to start for any top 10 team. Sissoko should have started instead of Winks in midfield.
Our defence, especially Dier, really should have done better defending for Everton's goal. Annoying to see Dier didn't even attempt to head the ball. Alderweireld showed yet again that he needs to play with Vertonghen to be at his best in defence.
So, we started the season with a home defeat. With our away form being poor for more than 1 year now, we need to rely on home form to lift us. But we lost at home to Everton whom we normally beat. Mourinho needs to do something to get us back to winning ways if we want to achieve something this season.