Ronald Koeman 'not unhappy' with Everton performance despite slumping to defeat at home to Burnley

  • Jeff Hendrick's first-half goal was enough for Burnley against Everton
  • The Toffees have won only once since the opening day of the season
  • It was Everton's fourth defeat in five Premier League matches

Everton boss Ronald Koeman said after the 1-0 Premier League home defeat by Burnley he was not unhappy with what he saw from the team.

Jeff Hendrick's first-half goal means the Merseyside club have won only once since the opening day of the season, with four defeats in five Premier League matches leaving Koeman's men just two points above the bottom three.


However, the Dutchman told Sky Sports News after the latest setback: 'I'm not unhappy what I saw from the team, they showed today how we had to play.

Ronald Koeman insists he was satisfied with Everton despite their defeat by Burnley

Ronald Koeman insists he was satisfied with Everton despite their defeat by Burnley

Jeff Hendrick's first-half strike was the difference as Burnley won at Goodison Park

Jeff Hendrick's first-half strike was the difference as Burnley won at Goodison Park

'If you play against a team who are defending so strong you need to be at your best. We didn't have that creativity.'

Wayne Rooney thought he should have had a penalty in the closing stages when his flick-on from Gylfi Sigurdsson's cross bounced on to Matthew Lowton's arm and Koeman said: 'You know, sometimes you get the help of a referee.

'I don't say it was a penalty because it wasn't his intention to touch the ball - but on other occasions I've seen a penalty given.

'Of course we can play better on the ball, this situation is really disappointing. But we'll continue because what I saw today is how to come out of this difficult situation.'

The Burnley players celebrate as they extend their unbeaten run away from home

The Burnley players celebrate as they extend their unbeaten run away from home

Clarets boss Sean Dyche said: 'I'm very pleased. I know there's a bit of noise round here about how they're playing but there are still some very good players (in the Everton squad).

'We had a soft start for 10-15 minutes, then scored a fantastic goal.

'I've spoken about the flexibility of the side. We can play when we need to, and be longer and stronger when we have to - but we can defend too. It's about finding that mixture.'

Ronald Koeman has seen his side win only once since the opening day of the season

Ronald Koeman has seen his side win only once since the opening day of the season