Everton boss Benitez: Coleman still setting example for teammates | OneFootball

Everton boss Rafa Benitez has urged his players to follow the example set by captain Seamus Coleman.

Benitez admits he felt sorry for the defender after his mistake allowed Liverpool to score the crucial third goal in Wednesday night's 4-1 win.

“Seamus was desperate to do well and was pushing the team in the last weeks to be sure everyone is giving everything and he was the first one to give everything and then he made a mistake and he was so sorry," said the Spaniard.

“I was sorry because when you have someone so professional and wants to do so well for his club, to make this kind of mistake is just even worse for him and us.

“Then it is to support him, which we did straight away and be sure the rest of the players copy the example in terms of mentality, approach and hard work which he is doing every day.

“When something is wrong, it is really important to show character and stay calm.

“When you are under pressure and anxiety is there, you make more mistakes.

“Stay calm and keep working, work harder, if possible. That is what I am trying to do with my staff and it is the message for the players."