James Tarkowski wants his Everton teammates to enjoy the experience of battling for European football.
Everton head to south London on Sunday to face Crystal Palace in what feels like a must-win game for the Blues’ hopes of Europe.
Over the last three games, David Moyes has seen four points dropped because of stoppage time goals being conceded.
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Everton have not lost to Palace since 2022, but three points are now essential! 💪
Although the Toffees are at risk of narrowly missing out on European qualification, Tarkowski has made it clear he wants his teammates to enjoy the process.
James Tarkowski shares European message to Everton teammates
Aston Villa could aid Everton’s European hopes after they advanced through to the final of the Europa League.
Extra places opening up is exactly what the Blues could require following four consecutive games without victory for Everton.
“Yes, I remember [James Tarkowski] said before the Man City game, ‘Let’s enjoy this race’,” Mykolenko told the Everton website.
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“We’re still in it and we can get nine points if we win three games, which is ideal for us. If we do that, we can easily get into Europe.”
“This is our target, our small dream. Hopefully, we will get that.
As of Saturday afternoon, sixth-placed Bournemouth have opened their gap on Everton to seven points – albeit having played an extra game.
This does not mean Europe is off the cards for Everton, though, with Europa Conference also still a possibility.
Moyes holds a great record against Crystal Palace, with Everton simply requiring all three points from their trip to Selhurst Park.
It is now or never from Everton in their hopes of keeping their chances of European qualification alive.
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