Thursday, 11th December, 2014
Arouna Kone has explained that he is preparing for his “second debut” for Everton ahead of his side’s Europa League fixture against Krasnodar tonight.
The Ivory Coast international, who joined the Toffees from Wigan Athletic in 2013, is yet to feature in a senior game for the Merseyside club since picking up a serious knee injury last October.
However, Everton boss Roberto Martinez confirmed that the striker will start in the club’s final Europa League group stage fixture against the Russian outfit at Goodison Park.
And Kone, who is yet to score for Everton, insisted that he is delighted to be back in the reckoning for first team action once again.
“It is going to be absolutely fantastic”, he told the club’s official site.
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“I am really excited about the game. It has been such a long wait.
“To tell you the truth, it feels like making my first ever appearance of my career all over again!
“It’s like making my debut for Everton for a second time. I have been really motivated to get back with the first team and Thursday is going to present that opportunity.”
Kone, whose contract with Everton runs until 2016, has thus far made 11 appearances in all competitions for the club.
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