Kanchelskis: Everton need the experience to compete on both fronts
Everton legend Andrei Kanchelskis feels that Everton need more experience if they are to compete in Europe and in the Premier League.
The former Russian flyer feels that if they were in Europe every season then they would learn to cope with the demands placed upon them, but as they don’t have the money of the rich clubs it will always be a struggle.
Kanchelskis told the Liverpool Echo “They’re really struggling when they play in the Premier League.
“In Europe they’ve played very well and have got a great record. I’ve watched their games in the Europa League and they’ve been impressive.
“I don’t know why they can’t play the same in the Premier League.”
“If you look at Everton they don’t have the big money to spend like some of their Premier League rivals.
“I don’t think their squad is the deepest in respect to having options on the bench who can change things after the first 11.
“If they were to play in Europe every year like Arsenal or Chelsea they would get the experience.
“It’s difficult to combine the European football with the Premier League and two domestic cups as they’ve not got a big bench to choose from.
“After three or four years in Europe it’s not problem but now it’s hard for them.
“These are problems for every team not just Everton. When I started at Manchester United it was similar but then once we got used to playing every season in Europe it was ok and every player understood. We all had the right mentality and were ready to play.
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