James Tarkowski shares frustration at what Everton teammate did in Wolves defeat

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Everton fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Wolves, where they were thoroughly outclassed, but could have done more going forward.

The scoreline somewhat flattered Everton defensively as Wolves also had two goals disallowed for offside, and Sean Dyche’s side were physically outmatched as the differences in fitness and fatigue levels between the two sides was apparent.

However, Everton could have had a way back into the game through striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had a chance to equalise shortly after Max Kilman opened the scoring, as he fired wide from a tight angle after breaking into the Wolves box.

Everton defender James Tarkowski has now highlighted this moment as one which could have changed the course of the game.

James Tarkowski laments Calvert-Lewin miss

Speaking after the game via official club media, Tarkowski claimed that whilst Everton were far from their best as a collective, they had opportunities to claw a goal back.

“I think Dom (Calvert-Lewin) had a few chances in the first half, where if he hits the target, they go in,” he stated.

“They were good opportunities, but we just weren’t at it today. We just weren’t. These days come, so we’ll look at it, review it, and then move on.”

Did Everton have many chances against Wolves?

Tarkowski has claimed that Calvert-Lewin had opportunities, but his shot, which he placed wide after going across goal, was his only attempt of the game.

The striker has now failed to score in his last eight games, and his appearance against Manchester City earlier this week also saw him miss a big chance.

In the case of his shot in the 27th minute, the tight angle and positioning of goalkeeper Jose Sa meant that there was an expected goal value of just 0.07xG, and it was not a glorious opportunity that he failed to convert.

Wolves had 12 shots to Everton’s 10, but Wolves fired in six on target, whilst Everton did not test the goalkeeper at all with their attempts. Whilst clinical finishing proved to be the difference, Wolves were the much better side overall and Everton’s poor defending negated any opportunities they had in attack.

Wolves recorded an xG value of 1.99 with their chances, a significantly higher total than Everton’s 0.46, and they had all the momentum as they continually opened up the Everton defence with relative ease, in what was a concerning display at the back.