September 26th 2022

Liverpool 0-3 Everton: Why Anfield win could be start of Everton's WSL rebuild

by bbc sport

Brian Sorensen joined Everton on a two-year deal this summer

Sorensen also had a clear recruitment plan. He said he wanted to provide opportunities for England youth players who were competing for game time at their clubs, so brought in Manchester City's Jess Park and Chelsea's Aggie Beever-Jones on loan.

It has brought a good balance to the squad with a blend of experience and youthful talent and there is depth in several attacking positions.

But it is not only on the pitch that Sorensen and his staff have made an impact.

Players have spoken of the "relaxed" atmosphere created, while the implementation of "new ideas and cultural changes" has been praised.

"There's definitely a strong structure in place," said Park.

"We work every day on the togetherness and the environment and I think that's brilliant. That's down to Brian as well."

A big part of that environment being built is Sorensen's aim to strengthen the connection the team have with their supporters.

He invited members of the official supporters club to meet him at the Liver building a few months ago where they discussed how they could help each other this season and, after their defeat by West Ham on the opening weekend, Sorensen took the time to speak with fans to gauge their opinions.

Earlier this summer Everton held an open training session at Goodison Park for fans to come and watch, and Sorensen vowed to work hard to show them a football style they would enjoy.

His call for fans to come out in numbers for the derby were answered too as Everton sold out their allocation.

"I could actually hear them in the game and this is what we said before to use our football to shut their crowd down," said Sorensen.

"Amazing crowd and I'm really happy to see them celebrate."

Everton's performance against Liverpool was impressive with Sorensen saying: "The way we did it is what I'm most happy about."

It has added fuel to a growing optimism around the club as Everton look to make their mark on the WSL again with performances like that against Liverpool.

So can they build on their progression and will the Merseyside derby victory be a catalyst for a momentum shift?

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