James McCarthy's Everton future remains uncertain under Ronald Koeman
Friday 2 December 2016 14:59, UK
Everton manager Ronald Koeman has offered a frosty appraisal of James McCarthy's future at the club amid rumours the midfielder is seeking a January move.
McCarthy has endured an unhappy season to date, managing just four Premier League appearances under Koeman.
That is down in large part to persistent hamstring trouble but the 26-year-old has also found it difficult to dislodge a first-choice midfield pairing of Gareth Barry and Idrissa Gueye when fit.
When asked to comment on reports that McCarthy is looking for a fresh start, the Dutchman said only: "I don't know. I did not speak with James about his situation.
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"For a long time he wasn't available for the team. Even last week he had only two training sessions and this week... yes, he did train and is available for the weekend.
"About the future of James, the future of other players, new players... that is not the focus I need to show at this moment."
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