Pickford expressed his disappointment with the first half performance, stating that Beto's mistake was a key factor in the goal. He also praised Chelsea's goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, for making several good saves in the second half.
Despite dominating the second half, Everton was unable to score, and Pickford noted that the team needs to improve its finishing in the final third of the field. He acknowledged that the Premier League is a competitive league where small mistakes can have significant consequences.