‘Crunch time for Martinez’

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Everton manager Roberto Martinez faces a “massive dilemma” in his selection for the Merseyside derby, according to Liverpool legend Phil Thompson.

The Toffees face the first of a crunch double-header when they visit Anfield on Wednesday night – live on Sky Sports 1 HD – before travelling down to Wembley to take on Manchester United in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final.

Martinez’s side sit in mid-table ahead of their short trip to face Jurgen Klopp’s in-form team, but Thommo believes the Spaniard will be wary of a further backlash in the event of a defeat – and faces a critical period in his Goodison Park tenure.  

“These two games are going to be the biggest calls of his Everton career,” the Soccer Saturday pundit said.

“If he was to lose both then that …

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