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Ronald Koeman explains decision to bench Morgan Schneiderlin for Everton v Man City
RONALD KOEMAN says Morgan Schneiderlin was not ready to start for Everton against Manchester City today.
Everton welcome new signing Morgan Schneiderlin
Everton signed Schneiderlin in a £24million deal from Manchester United this week.
The midfielder was tipped to start at Goodison Park today (1.30pm) for the arrival of City.
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In two sessions, everybody has seen his quality
But manager Koeman has decided not to throw the French midfielder straight into the XI.
“It’s always difficult,” Koeman said before kick off when asked about Schneiderlin.
“His first (training) session was Friday and that was the reason not to start him.
Everton have named Morgan Schneiderlin on the bench for today's game
Ronald Koeman says Schneiderlin has impressed his new team mates in training
“Everyone knows Schneiderlin will be a key player, he will show that.
“In two sessions, everybody has seen his quality."
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