How Frank Lampard’s Tactics Guided Everton To Eventual Safety – Tactical Analysis

Frank Lampard took the Everton job at the end of January, following a year out of work.

Since taking charge of the Toffees, he has managed them to Premier League safety and is looking to build on an eventful end to the season.

The former Chelsea boss has certainly struggled in Merseyside, averaging 1.11 points per game.

This tactical analysis will look at how Lampard has kept his Everton side in the Premier League for another season.

Within this analysis, the tactics and decisions made by the manager will be understood and explained.

Frank Lampard Tactics In Possession

When in possession, Lampard sets his side up in a 3-4-3 formation.

When in possession, Everton looks to progress the ball through the thirds quickly rather than slowly building up.

By utilising the aerial strength of Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin, they can comfortably play long to the forward players.

Evertons aerial strength means that they look to play longer, but they are also regularly faced with difficulty when building up from deep.

Below is an example of how easily marked the Toffees are when looking to build up.

The lack of pivot in Lampards midfield means that the Blues are not comfortable in playing it short and building up.

To add to this, the centre backs do not split wide enough to create space.

This is something which Lampard is aware of and his tactic is to go long to his attacking players.

By doing this, Everton completely bypasses any type of press from the opposition and looks to maintain possession from higher up the pitch.

However, having said this when given time and space Everton are able to build up by receiving the ball from their goalkeeper.

This isnt something that happens regularly, as teams tend to press high against Everton because of their lack of ability on the ball in the defence.

Lampards preferred formation heavily involves the wide channels, as there are almost two sets of wingers in action.

More recently, Vitaliy Mykolenko and former Arsenal player Alex Iwobi have been used as the sides wingbacks.

Evertons use of their wingbacks allows for their