After the 19 year old Spaniard scored one goal and set up another in Everton's comprehensive 4-0 victory over Stoke City, Roberto Martinez has hailed Gerard Deulofeu, stating that his goal was "sensational":
"I thought Deulofeu was ready to start this game. He was disappointed with not being given the start last week. I told him that I thought he was brilliant when he came on in the Merseyside derby, but he also had two great chances which I think he should have taken. However, I think he was left with a negative feeling last week which I didn't think he deserved. That's why I thought he should start this week; it was an opprtunity to push that feeling away."
"I thought his goal was sensational; the highlight of the game."
"The way he works for the team and the way in which he understands his role in the team is very impressive."
The new Everton manager also spoke of his satisfaction with manner in which side controlled the game today:
"The way we controlled the game was very pleasing, as was the way in which we stifled Stoke City's main threats. Our passing and the way we kept the ball today was very pleasing; players like Deulofeu made a big impact with their fresh legs."
