Everton boss Frank Lampard says he's yet to consider a set defensive system after their 4-0 preseason defeat to Minnesota United.
Lampard went with a back four against Adrian Heath's team.
Discussing the change in system he made for the Minnesota game, Lampard explained: “I switched the formation to a back four, and it was really interesting to see. At the back end of last season, we went to a back three and back five at times to find ways to get results.
“For me, it was a different test for the players to go into a back-four, in terms of defensively, the organisation of the team, and the quality on the ball to move the ball through the lines.
“I got a lot of interesting answers in terms of how we handled the change of formation. There's lots to think about, lots of work to do. What matters is where we're at in two and a half weeks [when the Premier League season starts]."
Lampard said there were many positives to come out of Everton's US tour, highlighting the passion and enthusiasm of the Club's American supporters.
He admitted, however, addressing the issues he witnessed against Minnesota will be foremost in his thinking on the journey back to the UK.
He said: “During training, we've gone about our job and worked on elements of the team.
“We have had some players back for just over a week…it's always hard to be really structural at this early stage, so I can forgive some things against Minnesota, because there is work to be done over the coming weeks.
“It's been a good tour, everything has been fantastic, it's been well put on by the Club and seeing our fans in America…that's a great side of it.
“Training has been good, but when you get a result like that at the end of it, it certainly gives you real pause for thought for the way home and what comes over the next period."
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