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With Bosnia on the horizon for Ireland, Seamus Coleman is ill and has lost weight

Roberto Martinez says the defender will not play this weekend.

SEAMUS COLEMAN WILL not feature for Everton this weekend, manager Roberto Martinez confirmed today.

The Toffees face Sunderland at Goodison Park on Sunday lunchtime.

Coleman will sit this one out because of stomach bug. The former Sligo Rovers man is key to Martin O’Neill’s plans as Ireland prepare for a qualification play-off with Bosnia.

“Coleman is a huge question mark,” said Martinez. “He has had a stomach bug and has lost a fair bit of weight and he’s going to take a bit of time.  We’ll keep an eye on him but the weekend might just come too soon.” 

Roberto Martinez has dismissed suggestions Everton are thinking about selling Romelu Lukaku following claims from his agent Mino Raiola.

Lukaku has been a key figure for Everton ever since joining from Chelsea in 2013, with the deal becoming permanent in 2014 after an initial season-long loan.

The Belgium striker has netted 30 goals in 77 Premier League games for the Merseyside club, and his performances have led to speculation that he could leave Goodison Park if the price is right.

But, speaking ahead of this weekend’s clash with Sunderland on Friday, Everton boss Martinez said: “Lukaku has been a real joy to see developing.

“He has had a very important role with us from a young age. He is now in a position to take on more responsibility on the pitch.

“We want him to keep enjoying his football and play an important role for us. Agents have the right to say what they want. That is their prerogative. But Romelu has an important role with us.”

 

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