Carlo Ancelotti has expressed satisfaction with the effort of Alex Iwobi and teammates at Everton, insisting that the team do not need to qualify for Europe in order to make this a good season.
Everton defeated Wolves 1-0 on Wednesday night in the presence of over 6000 fans at Goodison Park thanks to Richarlison’s 48th minute header.
However, the three points keep Everton’s slim hopes of European football alive going into Sunday’s season finale at Manchester City.
The Toffees will head to Etihad Stadium level on points with seventh-placed Tottenham, knowing that climbing one place would put them into the inaugural Europa Conference League next season, while an unlikely two-place climb would secure Europa League football.
“We are in the fight, the next game might be the most difficult of the season, but it was important to stay there,” Ancelotti said.
“Nothing is impossible, it is really difficult, really complicated, we are playing maybe the best team in Europe. But we have to try.
“If we qualify for Europe, it will be a fantastic season, if we don’t qualify it will be a good season.”
Ancelotti himself pointed to the fact that of their six home league wins, three came with supporters in the stands after victories over Arsenal and Chelsea in December during the temporary lift in coronavirus restrictions.
“I hope the new signing in the transfer market will be the supporters in the stadium,” Ancelotti added. “They will make a huge difference next season.
“In the history of the club, our supporters make the difference… it was nice to see them and a totally different atmosphere.”
