Source: Daily_Mail
Russia star hits out at Everton slump: We can't pass or hold on to a lead
Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has hit out at Everton's crude playing style and questioned his team-mates' psychological strength amid a run of six Premier League games without a win.[LNB] David Moyes takes Everton to Sunderland on Boxing Day with his injury-hit side sitting 15th in the table, just two points above the relegation zone.[LNB] Diniyar do well: The Russian celebrates scoring against Birmingham[LNB] But Bilyaletdinov, 24, said: 'Our team are very good at playing passing football but we rarely do this.[LNB] 'We create chances mainly by lobbing the ball forward and putting teams under pressure.'[LNB] His early goal against Birmingham on Sunday was cancelled out by Sebastian Larsson to ensure a third straight draw and the Russian is critical of his team for not holding on for a much-needed win.[LNB] 'Crisis or coincidence?' he said. 'Call it what you like. The point is that for the umpteenth time we took the lead but could not hold on to it. It seems our problem is psychological.'[LNB] Bilyaletdinov revealed his manager had been quizzing him on out-of-favour Chelsea wide man Yuri Zhirkov, who can play at left back or on the wing. [LNB] Ex-Merseyside star Abel Xavier gives up football and converts to IslamA trophy for Wenger, a fit player for Moyes, waterwings for Martinez, no Man Ure for Rafa and beach balls for Bruce - the Premier League Christmas wishlist[LNB] [LNB]
