Deulofeu is a special talent: Martinez

EVERTON winger Gerard Deulofeu is a special talent, manager Roberto Martinez has said, adding that the 21year-old has returned a more matured player in his second spell.

Deulofeu has been in impressive form since signing permanently for Everton from Barca in July and has been involved in six of the 19 Premier League goals the Merseysiders have scored this season.

“He is still a young man but to see him performing the way he did, three games in a week, shows you how far he has come and how settled he looks – and what a special talent we have in our squad,” Martinez told the club’s website (www.evertonfc. com).

Striker Romelu Lukaku echoed his manager’s comments on Deulofeu and said he was grateful to play with the Spaniard.

“Geri has brought what you expect from a winger – assists and goals,” Lukaku said.

“He needs to keep his form going because he is a great player and it is a blessing to play with him,” the club’s record signing added. – AFP