'Feels longer' - Allan makes Frank Lampard admission and explains Everton formation change

Allan has revealed what Frank Lampard has been telling him and his team-mates - and explained why it feels like his new boss has been at Everton longer than he has.

Lampard was named as Rafa Benitez’s successor at the end of January, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2024 with the club.

The former England international kicked-off his Everton reign with a 4-1 FA Cup win over Brentford at Goodison Park at the start of this month.

However, he suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Newcastle United in his first Premier League game in charge of the Blues.

But Everton returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Leeds United at Goodison on Saturday to move themselves five points clear of the drop zone.

Lampard played 3-4-3 in his first two games before switching to a four-man defence for the win over Marcelo Bielsa’s side.

And Allan explained why his new manager is keen on playing a three-man defence instead of the more traditional four at the back.

“The professor has been here for (a little over) a week, but it feels longer,” the Brazil international told Globo Esporte.

“He has already shown us what his objective is: playing with three defenders in defence gives the team more options.

“He believes that it will be better for the whole team and I also believe that having three defenders helps us put more pressure on opponents when we advance. The fact that he has experience as a midfielder helps a lot too.”

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