Doucoure on his return back to playing

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 Abdoulaye Doucoure told evertontv how he defied fears to play again this season, the Frenchman suffered a long term injury a few months ago, and it was likely he wouldn't play again this season.

“It was a hard injury for me, the diagnosis was not so good at the beginning,” he told evertontv.

Doucoure made his first start in a few months against Aston Villa last night, playing a key part in increasing the tempo in midfield.

“To be honest with you, I was expecting that my season was finished, but I did everything in my power to come back on to the pitch.

“We have great support here, with very good medical staff. They are good guys and very professional. And we worked together to manage my recovery.

“My target was to come back before the end of the season and I’m happy to be back here and helping the team. 

“I have been training hard and trying to make sure I was ready for this game. We have an opportunity to get into Europe, so I was very happy and excited to come into the team.

“I had even more energy at the end [of the game]. I worked hard when I was injured, so my fitness was very good. I hope to play again on Sunday.”



“To hear those words from him was very good and gave me a lot of confidence,” he said. 

“I want to repay that and achieve good things until the end of the season.

“Carlo has been very good and has trusted me since the beginning [when I joined Everton]. He has been a great supporter of me.”

“We have to win at home – we don’t have any other option,” he said.

“The form at home has not been so good, but I think before the end of the season we can change that and can win the next two games.

“I think it is a good pressure to have. We are professional and we know pressure is part of our job. 

“We know the pressure is on us to be successful. Personally, I have always dreamed to play in Europe one day, so it would be huge for me to do that. 

“This is the biggest opportunity I have had, so I will do everything I can to help the team and be in Europe at the end of the season.”

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