Martinez: Everton are too good to get dragged into a relegation scrap
Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes that the quality in his squad will show through in the final 11 games of the season despite a disappointing loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.
The toffeemen remain 6 points above the relegation zone but the Catalan believes that this is the strongest group he has had at his disposal and the experience this season will help them long term.
He said: “We have been through many situations to prove that we have got the character, the steel and, most importantly, the talent to come through.
“It is normal in football, to have to win games. It is something we embrace, and we always perform at our very best when we are under those circumstances.
“I do feel that the group is getting stronger. As you can imagine, the dressing room is really down after this game.
“But I think that for the young players at the club, getting through this experience could be the final tick to fulfil their potential and become a winning team.
“Every game is high pressure. Wednesday is no different.
“We’ve got 11 games to go, we want to get as many points as we can and then get the best position in the table.
“We are in the final third of the season, and every team is fighting for the same thing.
“The first one is to get 40 points, and from that point on you look at the next aim.
“That’s where we are. We’re enjoying our time in Europe, but in the same manner, we see every game in the league now as a final.
“The competition for places is strong, and the form of some of our players is good, so I’m looking forward to those games.”
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