Everton youngster Nikola Vlasic has vowed to make a breakthrough next season after a disappointing first season in English football.

Vlasic joined the Toffees last summer but struggled to break into the first team of the club during the season. Though the 20-year-old played this weekend as the club drew 1-1 against Southampton, this was the first time that he played at Goodisan Park since January.

He only managed to score two goals from 19 appearances this season which is not impressive. Both of his goals also came against Apollon Limassol.

Despite a frustrating first season, Vlasic believes that he has managed to learn a lot.

He said: “I hope next season will be my season.”

“If you are not in the team, it is up to you to work hard and wait for your chance.

“Of course you expect that competition for places. With so many good players, you need to fight for your position. I expected that and I knew it would be hard. But I think better days are coming for me.

“I was always training hard, waiting for my chance. When I played before I thought I played well and I think I have adapted well enough to English football. Of course, I can be better but this is my first season here and it was always going to be hard coming into the Premier League. But I hope next season will be my season.”

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Everton defender Seamus Coleman was left frustrated after his side played out to a draw against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.

As Liverpool are prioritizing their upcoming Champions League second-leg clash against Manchester City, the derby gave the Toffees a good opportunity to get one over their city rivals.

However, it was Jurgen Klopp’s side who was dominant on the day. Everton only seemed to come to life during the final 15-minutes but Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Cenk Tosun went on to miss the chances which they managed to create.

The club have now not defeated Liverpool during their past 17 encounters against them.

Seamus Coleman said about the game: “We felt Liverpool would be happier than us with a point but we started slowly and did not get to grips with the game. But in the second half, we got tighter, pressed people more and played on the front foot. We are disappointed not to have come away with more after the chances we had at the end. Dominic is disappointed but he will work on that and I could have maybe got my toe on one at the end. It was a clean sheet against a good Liverpool side, though, and to get the fans behind us we need to play from the first minute. They react to us and if we are getting in amongst people you can see how positive the atmosphere is. Our two center-halves were very good. Jags (Phil Jagielka) was immense and played a like a captain and leader. We owe it to ourselves and the fans and everyone at the club to finish as high up the table as we can.”

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Everton youngster Nikola Vlasic has vowed to make a breakthrough next season after a disappointing first season in English football.

Vlasic joined the Toffees last summer but struggled to break into the first team of the club during the season. Though the 20-year-old played this weekend as the club drew 1-1 against Southampton, this was the first time that he played at Goodisan Park since January.

He only managed to score two goals from 19 appearances this season which is not impressive. Both of his goals also came against Apollon Limassol.

Despite a frustrating first season, Vlasic believes that he has managed to learn a lot.

He said: “I hope next season will be my season.”

“If you are not in the team, it is up to you to work hard and wait for your chance.

“Of course you expect that competition for places. With so many good players, you need to fight for your position. I expected that and I knew it would be hard. But I think better days are coming for me.

“I was always training hard, waiting for my chance. When I played before I thought I played well and I think I have adapted well enough to English football. Of course, I can be better but this is my first season here and it was always going to be hard coming into the Premier League. But I hope next season will be my season.”

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Everton defender Seamus Coleman was left frustrated after his side played out to a draw against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.

As Liverpool are prioritizing their upcoming Champions League second-leg clash against Manchester City, the derby gave the Toffees a good opportunity to get one over their city rivals.

However, it was Jurgen Klopp’s side who was dominant on the day. Everton only seemed to come to life during the final 15-minutes but Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Cenk Tosun went on to miss the chances which they managed to create.

The club have now not defeated Liverpool during their past 17 encounters against them.

Seamus Coleman said about the game: “We felt Liverpool would be happier than us with a point but we started slowly and did not get to grips with the game. But in the second half, we got tighter, pressed people more and played on the front foot. We are disappointed not to have come away with more after the chances we had at the end. Dominic is disappointed but he will work on that and I could have maybe got my toe on one at the end. It was a clean sheet against a good Liverpool side, though, and to get the fans behind us we need to play from the first minute. They react to us and if we are getting in amongst people you can see how positive the atmosphere is. Our two center-halves were very good. Jags (Phil Jagielka) was immense and played a like a captain and leader. We owe it to ourselves and the fans and everyone at the club to finish as high up the table as we can.”

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