View: Finch Farm footage shows Lampard favourite Everton player
Behind the scenes footage has been released from Finch Farm that shows how reliant Everton are on Brazil international Richarlison amid their relegation battle.
The 24-year-old has been the Blues’ top performer of late, scoring the all-important winner against Chelsea last time out.
Another three points at Goodison Park saw the Toffees’ survival hopes in their own hands with five games left to play as they sit two points below Leeds and Burnley with a game in hand.
You can see Lampard focussing on Richarlison with his arm around the attacker, coaching him one on one ahead of this weekend’s clash against Leicester.
Lampard has also told Liverpool Echo: “With Richy I think and I know that he understands what my feelings about him are.
“I think he is a fantastic, huge talent, with a work ethic which is the reason why Everton fans are so drawn to him.
“The way he fights – he is a really tough boy – and some of that is due to his make-up and upbringing. It is a pleasure to work with him.”
Crunch time.
Richarlison has come under a lot of scrutiny during his Everton career for being a bit of a sulker with his attitude seemingly not right quite often.
Toffees fans know just how good he can be on his day – when he is giving his all – so when he shows levels that are way below par and spends more time arguing with opposition players and on the floor, it can be quite frustrating.
However, in the last few weeks, the former Watford man has been white-hot. He has carried the team on his shoulders at times with relentless pressing from the front – setting the tone for his teammates.
The attacker will be his favourite player at the moment and if Lampard can continue to work closely with Richarlison and build up his mentality, the pair could create a formidable partnership.
The former Chelsea boss’ attacking style of play will suit Richarlison who did well under disgracefully negative managers the Blues have had in the past but is still waiting to kick it up a notch.
In other Everton news, Martin Keown says that Everton must respond to a “tremendous body blow” in their “phenomenal” relegation war.
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