Moyes dismissed the result, citing his team's shortage of players as the main reason for their struggles. He explained that he doesn't have the players he needs, which makes it challenging for the team. Moyes acknowledged that they knew they would face difficulties before the start of the tournament.

He stated that they managed to finish above two of the three other teams participating in the tournament, which is a positive outcome. However, Moyes emphasized that they need to get their better players back and add to the squad to overcome their current struggles.

Moyes also commented on the changing landscape of football, where clubs are signing more players than before due to the bigger squads and limited game time for some players. This leads to a higher turnover of players, making it difficult for teams to maintain consistency.

Moyes also mentioned that Everton's situation is partly due to the position they were in and the situation with their players. They wanted to sign new players sooner, especially before the trip to Chicago, as they knew they would be short-handed.

He also mentioned that losing players like Jarrad Branthwaite and Tarky to injury made it even more challenging for the team. However, Moyes emphasized that there are no excuses for their performances and that the team needs to work harder to overcome their difficulties.