Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye admits their current situation has shocked him.
Gueye concedes Everton are badly underachieving.
"We have the players to get to the top of the league," Gueye said. "We have spent a lot of money to fight for fourth or fifth place.
"It is very difficult for everybody. It's difficult for the fans, and it's difficult for the players, because we know how good we can be. Last season was great but this season it is tough.
"It's a big surprise for everybody. But I believe we have the players to fight and to start winning.
"We know it is a difficult time but we have to be ambitious and look forward."
Source: tribalfootball.com