Your Everton morning headlines for Saturday, December 3.
Roberto Martinez sends Everton reminder that Farhad Moshiri shouldn't need
“Don’t you dare even think about it” was one Evertonian’s message to Goodison Park chiefs on social media after Belgium’s shock first round exit from the World Cup and it appeared obvious to most Blues as to what he was referring to.
While at first there were doubts as to whether Roberto Martinez would end his own tenure as national team coach given his additional role at the Belgian FA as technical director, the Catalan confirmed his six-year reign had come to a close in his post-match press conference.
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He said: “That was my last game. It was emotional as you can imagine. The decision was taken just before the World Cup. I always work towards the long-term projects and they need to be set in advance.
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Davy Klaassen has just exposed a problem Everton haven't solved since his exit
One of the most surreal – and baffling – sights for Evertonians at this World Cup so far has been former Blues midfielder Davy Klaassen bossing the Netherlands’ matches as a dynamic attacking midfielder.
With a goal against Senegal in the opening game, making a determined run to slam in a rebound and seal a 2-0 victory, Klaassen set the Dutch on course for topping Group A and followed that up with assists for Cody Gakpo’s goals in the 1-1 draw with Ecuador and 2-0 win over Qatar, a fixture in which he received the man-of-the-match award.
The reward for Klaassen and company is a second round tie against the USA on Saturday as they look to book their place in the last eight, but should such impressive displays actually come as a surprise? Appearances can be deceptive with him though.
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