JAMIE O’HARA has questioned Frank Lampard’s tactical nous following Everton’s disastrous 2-1 defeat at West Ham.
The Toffees had only pulled themselves back into the game through Dominic Calvert-Lewin when they went behind for a second time at the London Stadium.
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And things got even worse moments when later when Michael Keane received a 65th minute red card.
Lampard then took off goal scorer and main threat Calvert-Lewin.
And Everton immediately lost their edge as West Ham held out comfortably for the win.
The Toffees remain just three points above the drop zone following their latest setback.
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But that gap could be closed to ONE point should they lose to Burnley on Wednesday.
And O’Hara reckons Lampard needs to have a good think about his tactics, insisting it made no sense to withdraw Calvert-Lewin at 2-1 down.
Also pointing out that Everton only started playing a long-ball game AFTER their target man had been taken off, O’Hara said: “I really like Frank, I hope he keeps them up.
"But some of the tactical decisions he makes, it really raises questions marks.
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“Come on, Calvert-Lewin (off) when you’re losing the game 2-1 and you need a goal?
“He doesn’t even need to run. Alright, he’s not fit, but just keep him in the six-yard box. How many crosses did they have in the last 10 minutes?
“Richarlison’s getting knocked off the ball. Calvert-Lewin, that’s his bread and butter, to beat someone in the air in the 85th minute to get you back in the game, nick a point. It’s massive.
“David Moyes makes the right decisions, brings on Mark Noble, dictates the game.”
