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Bryan Oviedo puts attacking instincts to one side as he looks to keep hold of Everton starting spot

Daily Mail | October 27, 2016

Related Topics: Bryan Oviedo, Everton F.C., Leighton Baines, Defender (association football)

Everton defender Bryan Oviedo says he has curbed his attacking instincts for the sake of team balance as he tries to ensure he remains firmly in Ronald Koeman's plans.

The 26-year-old Costa Rican was handed the left-back role after Leighton Baines suffered a hamstring injury and has put in a string of impressive performances to help the Toffees into sixth place in the Premier League.

'Maybe I am not expected to play that differently, but I have to be more concentrated on the defensive balance,' Oviedo said.

Bryan Oviedo has stepped into the Everton side in recent weeks with Leighton Baines absent
Bryan Oviedo has stepped into the Everton side in recent weeks with Leighton Baines absent
Left-back Oviedo is concentrating on his defensive duties to keep hold of his Everton place
Left-back Oviedo is concentrating on his defensive duties to keep hold of his Everton place

'(The Everton coaching staff) like to be very good on the defensive balance.

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