Everton boss Roberto Martinez will not rest players for Merseyside derby
Monday 18 April 2016 12:43, UK
Roberto Martinez does not intend to rest Everton players for Wednesday's Merseyside derby even though it comes just three days before an FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United.
Martinez, confronted by a furious supporter during Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Southampton, is under increasing pressure from fans after erratic performances in the league this season which has seen Everton slip to 11th in the table.
The Toffees' last chance of glory this season is the FA Cup, but Martinez says he will not be making radical changes with local honour at stake against Liverpool, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.
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"I don't think you can switch on and off," Martinez said. "You have to perform well before you go to a semi-final. You can't just say: 'Okay, let's switch it on. We are going to play well.' It doesn't work like that.
"You have to create a competitive nature in every game you go into."
Manchester United are also in Premier League action on Wednesday when they host Crystal Palace.
