(Reuters) - Everton manager Ronald Koeman has blamed himself for his side's 3-0 hammering by Atalanta, calling it a big lesson for the Premier League side on their return to European football. Koeman, who wanted his side to react strongly after a 3-0 Premier League loss to Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend, said he would not blame his players for their latest defeat. "It is a big lesson tonight," Koeman told the club website (www.evertonfc.com) after Thursday's loss. Atalanta showed to us the passion that you have to have when you play football," Koeman said. Everton must regroup as they visit Premier League leaders Manchester United in the league on Sunday.

Source: The Star September 15, 2017 04:41 UTC