Carlo Ancelotti dropped the word into his message in the way you would press a button to sound an alarm. His reason was clear. ‘Danger’ is looming.
Everton’s players and fans might have spent the last nine days riding high following a landmark Merseyside derby triumph, but their manager has been looking forward — conscious that progress must not be checked again by silly mistakes.
A big opportunity lies in front of Everton. They have games in hand on the teams above them in the table and positive results through spring could see them barge into the top four.