Carlo Ancelotti says Everton must return from the forthcoming international break “in a different shape” following defeat by Manchester United on Saturday.

Everton suffered a 3-1 defeat at Goodison Park to Manchester United and failed to win their last four games claiming  one point from four matches since October.

Bernard, recalled by manager Ancelotti for a first league start this season, put Everton in front on 19 minutes at Goodison Park.

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But United midfielder Bruno Fernandes scored twice in quick succession before half-time to turn the match on its head.

Edinson Cavani scored the visitors’ third goal deep into stoppage-time.

Speaking after the defeat, Ancelotti said he hope you see his players bounce after the international break.

The defeat was  the first time in 14 years that Carlo Ancelotti has managed a side that has lost three league matches in a row. 

“Unfortunately, it is not a good period, we had three defeats and a lot of problems [with injuries and suspension],” said Ancelotti.

“I hope after the international break we will be back in a different shape.

“The problem was, after we scored, we were not able to defend well.

“We were not compact and gave them the opportunity to play between the lines.

“We were not so focused in the box.

“They scored two goals easily and took advantage.

“After that it was more difficult

“If we were able to play the first half like we played the second, we could have had a different result, but that was not the case.

“With the ball we were quite good and in the second half we played with quality and spirit and had control but it was not enough.

“What we did wrong was the second part of the first half.

“We said before the game, we have to defend better but we didn’t defend well enough.

“It is a collective mistake

“It is quite a clear problem and we have to solve this.

“We were slow at the back and gave them opportunities and there we have to improve if we want to do better.

“It is not only the problem of the defenders.

“When you don’t defend well, you have to be focused on all the team.

“The last period we conceded too many goals and this can’t happen.

“To win games you need to keep clean sheets because you cannot score three or four goals every game.”

Everton will play Fulham after the international break.