Friday, 12th September, 2014
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has revealed that he is pleased with Ross Barkley’s progress from his knee injury.
The England international, who signed a new long-term deal with the Toffees in the summer, is yet to feature in the present campaign after injuring his knee on the eve of his side’s season opener against Leicester City last month.
Barkley was in great form for Everton last season and the midfielder was also included in Three Lions manager Roy Hodgson’s World Cup squad.
And Martinez, who feels Barkley is ahead of schedule on the recovery front, explained that the starlet is halfway through his rehabilitation period.
“Ross is progressing well”, he told the club’s official site.
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“He is still receiving treatment and is in week four [of his rehabilitation] now.
“He is probably a couple weeks ahead of where he should be but he is still halfway through his recovery period.”
Barkley, who has a further four years left on his current contract with Everton, has thus far amassed 56 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring seven times and providing five assists.
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