Pickford reflected on the game, stating that the first half was not a strong performance from his team. He attributed the goal to a mistake made by Beto, which gave Chelsea the opportunity to score.

In the second half, Everton had more control of the game, with Chelsea sitting back and defending their lead. Robert Sanchez made some crucial saves, which Pickford acknowledged and praised. However, Pickford emphasized that the team needs to improve their finishing in the final third of the field.

Pickford acknowledged that the team was close to scoring, but ultimately, the Premier League is a competitive league where mistakes can be costly.