Friday, 31st October, 2014



Everton manager Roberto Martinez has heaped praise on Samuel Eto’o, ahead of his side’s Premier League meeting with Swansea City tomorrow.

The striker, who joined Everton from Chelsea during the summer transfer window, scored a brace in the Toffees’ 3-1 win over Burnley last Sunday.




And Martinez explained that he has been hugely impressed with Eto’o’s displays in an Everton shirt.

The Spaniard, who also lauded the forward’s efforts in training, further added that he feels Eto’o is the perfect player to guide the youngsters at Goodison Park.
 


“Nothing changes from our point of view in terms of how we will use him”, Martinez explained to the club’s official site.  

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“Having Samuel Eto'o here is like a gift from the footballing Gods for us. He is the perfect ingredient for our young players, a phenomenal example.

“The way he has been working to get his fitness is pristine. He is a player of the highest, highest calibre.

“To see his performance on Sunday – and every role he has played so far – has been so exciting and his know-how has been very important, particularly in European games.”

Eto’o has thus far made nine appearances in all competitions for the Merseyside club, scoring four goals and providing an assist.

The 33-year-old, who retired from international football in the summer, has 118 caps and 56 goals for Cameroon to his name.

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