Martinez: We want to be in Europe again, although it benefits us not being involved
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is glad to have a bit of a break from European football although he says that last years’ Europa League experience was something that he wants again.
Martinez highlighted the massive impact the Europa League has on his team and not just when playing, he says that you have to adjust your transfer signings and the kinds of training you are doing to adapt to the busy schedule.
“It’s huge,” Martinez said when asked about the impact of Europe
“You don’t just need to prepare for the Europa League now, you think about it when you are assembling your squad, making the signings and looking at the physical outputs in training.
“It affects everything.
“We benefited from that experience, and we want to be involved in Europe again.
“But I think doing it in stages is beneficial.
“The league games now in the first half of the season mean a lot more than they did last season, which is only natural. When you are in Europe, the reality is that it takes some focus away from the league fixtures.”
Martinez added: “Clearly, this season there is a real focus in every game we play in the league and the League Cup, but we want to be in Europe again and to have that mentality that will give us the same focus in every single game we go into.”
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RM has foot in mouth again, but last Sat was brilliant! But saying ‘signings affects being in Europe’ is rubbish! And saying the schedule does as well is a poor excuse! Spurs managed fine and finished 5th!!!!!!!!!!