Sean Dyche’s tracksuit energy shocks weary Liverpool into submission

Everton were set on closing down their rivals from the off and the tactics sapped the belief from the title challengers.

SUITS YOU: Everton manager Sean Dyche during the Premier League match at Goodison Park. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

It is little wonder Jürgen Klopp is running out of energy when he is having to come up with a new lineup every few days. For the Merseyside derby defeat to Everton there were six changes to follow on from the half-dozen made for Sunday’s win over Fulham. On this occasion, however, it did not work.

The latter weeks of the season are a tricky balance for any coach with so much at stake. Trying to maintain a rhythm and build momentum while keeping everyone fresh for crucial fixtures is an unenviable task. It cannot help a manager when hours before the match a starter withdraws but not even the riches of football can dictate when a mother-to-be enters labour.