Martinez: Mori is the perfect fit, he will be in the squad against Chelsea
Everton boss Roberto Martinez feels that new signing Ramiro Funes Mori is ready to tackle the Premier League and he will have no hesitation to throw him into the mix after the international break.
The defender is away on international duty having been called up by Argentina but Martinez responded to questions about when he will introduce him to the team.
“As soon as we can. I feel that after the break he will be ready to join the group.” He said
“Clearly, he is going to need a little bit of an adaptation period because the British game is very, very different – especially for a player that is in the last line. But, in terms of being available, I expect him to be fully fit and ready for the Chelsea game.”
“At 24, he’s been called up by Argentina and there’s a little bit of a change of generation in the national team,” said Martinez. “You see [Nicolas] Otamendi, who has just signed for Manchester City, and Ramiro – both could be the future of the national team.
“That he can do that, within the environment and protection of ourselves, is something that excites me. And then, just purely that winning mentality that he brings, someone who has won a lot coming into a dressing room full of young talent here at Everton – he’s the perfect fit.”
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