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Gerard Deulofeu is set to be unleashed on the Premier League once more – after a break Roberto Martinez believes has been “beneficial” to the Spaniard.

Deulofeu hasn't start a match since the Capital One Cup semi-final defeat at Manchester City more than two months ago.

The 22-year-old was among the Blues' most impressive performers during the opening months but subsequently lost his place after suffering a dip in form over the festive period.

However, Deulofeu scored for Spain under-21s in their 1-0 win over Norway on Monday night.

And, with Everton beginning a period of six games in 21 days at Manchester United tomorrow afternoon, the Blues boss is ready to turn to the “refreshed” winger once more.

“Geri is going to be very important,” said Martinez.

“He's still a very young man. At the age of 22 he's already played the biggest amount of games (in a season) that he's ever had in his career.

“That's where you have to be careful.

“The break he has had now is going to be very beneficial, and until now until the end of the season we will see a refreshed Gerard Deulofeu who is ready to take responsibility and have that sharpness that he had in the first two-thirds of the season.

“His second game with Spain's U21s showed that. He is a player who can make a real difference on the pitch.”

While Gareth Barry is banned for the trip to Old Trafford, Martinez reported no new absentees following the international break.

“It was important for us to get through this break with no injuries and getting players back after the last distraction of the season,” he said.

“Now we've got two months of competition to finish the season as strong as we can.

“It gave us an opportunity to look into different aspects of things that we have to do better and improve and things we need to maintain.”