Deulofeu likely to miss first game of season, Martinez says


Football - Everton v Stoke City - Barclays Asia Trophy - National Stadium, Singapore - 15/16 ,15/7/15 Everton's Gerard Deulofeu Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jeremy Lee

LONDON (Reuters) - Everton's most expensive pre-season signing, Gerard Deulofeu, is expected to miss the opening Premier League game against Watford this weekend, manager Roberto Martinez said on Monday.

The 21-year-old, who spent the 2013-14 season on loan from Barcelona, suffered a hamstring injury in the Asia Trophy in Singapore a fortnight ago.

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