Grealish noted that the team's performance in the first half was subpar, and they had a chance to regroup with the manager during halftime. In the second half, they struggled to regain momentum and ultimately lost the game. He expressed frustration that their first-half performance was not up to par, as it would have made a significant difference in the outcome if they had played at a higher level from the start.

Grealish also mentioned that he had observed Liverpool's tendency to concede goals after taking a 2-0 lead, and he believed that Everton had the confidence to capitalize on this pattern. However, they were unable to find the equalizer, and Gueye's goal, although impressive, was not enough to seal a draw.