Roberto Martinez plans to put his faith in youth as he fights for his future as Everton boss.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 16: Seamus Coleman of Everton leaves the field during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park on April 16, 2016 in Liverpool, England.
After winning the Championship last season, Bournemouth have acquitted themselves superbly in the top flight, with victories over Chelsea and Manchester United particular highlights.
Gareth Barry is out with a groin strain, while there could be debuts for Matthew Pennington and Kieran Dowell.
I understand football is a game full of passion and emotions.
It’s a classy move by Everton and Martinez and a logical move.
“If you can use anything like that, you have to take the opportunity and it might be the same at Everton”.
As a result, Howe is keen for his players to maintain their focus, starting against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Asked whether he could succeed Martinez if he were to leave, Howe told reporters: “I don’t think I have to reaffirm my commitment here every week, which seems to be a regular pattern”.
“I’m absolutely committed to Bournemouth”.
The Liverpool-based club announced Friday the 37-year-old US worldwide goalkeeper will start the final two home games at Goodison Park to conclude his Everton career, ahead of his July move to Colorado Rapids.
Full-back Adam Smith and midfielder Harry Arter remain sidelined by respective groin and Achilles injuries.
“Whoever is on the pitch for different reasons – and there are certain players who deserve opportunities or need to show what they can do – needs to show that sort of level every single minute between now and the end of the season”.
“I can not hide that it is a real disappointment for all of us, not just me. We will wait and see what happens”.
However, Max Gradel may be back in the Bournemouth squad that travels to Merseyside.
Indeed, the Cherries have lost five of their last 10 league games (W4-D1) and have lost and drawn at home against Everton this season in the FA Cup and the league: 0-2 and 3-3. We want to learn from the mistakes.
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“We have been through a very painful time”.
