Carlo Ancelotti says Everton need a "better squad" with players who are comfortable on the ball to ensure they avoid a repeat of their Goodison nightmare.
The Blues have now lost nine times at home in the Premier League this term, following Sheffield United's 1-0 victory on Sunday night.
Defeat has left Everton's hopes of qualifying for Europe dangling by a thread and had Ancelotti admitting he is "embarrassed" by the team's record at home.
The Blues have struggled when they have been forced to break down the opposition or chase the game after going behind and Ancelotti knows Everton must be a more attack-minded team next season.
But Ancelotti has made no secret that in order for that to happen, the Blues must head into the transfer market.
"We don't have players of strong personality with the ball, strong quality with the ball," he said.
"We are a team with defined characteristics, we are strong without the ball and direct. I think one of the technical reasons of this home run is this.
"When we try to build up from the back we have some more difficulties because we play slow. We don't have the confidence with the ball compared to the confidence that we have without the ball.
"At home we have to try and play more attacking football but it doesn't work as well as direct attacking or counter-attack in the away games.
"It is really difficult to explain but I have to find a solution for this."
Ancelotti added: "Maybe, for next season, we need to try and have, for sure, a better squad."
