Everton boss Roberto Martinez calls for mid-season break in the Premier League

Roberto Martinez has called for the Premier League to have a mid-season break just like other leagues in Europe.

After finishing 5th last term, Everton currently sit at 14th on the log, and 6 points from relegation with 9 games left in the premier league.

Everton who were the only English team remaining in Europe crashed out from the competition on Thursday, after losing to Dynamo Kyiv in a 7-goal thriller.

"If you look across Europe most of them have a little break in winter," the Spaniard told reporters.

"I'm not saying that's the only difference but it can make a big difference in a squad that's also maybe playing in two domestic cups. "You need to understand our league is the best in world. By that I mean if you are at 70 per cent you are going to lose. That shows how competitive it is.

 "I don't think other leagues have that. The top teams in Europe can cruise through some games which makes it easier to plan." "Some of our clubs in the Champions League went close and were a bit unlucky but it's about small margins and that could be down to the demand our players have to face." 

Everton have played 42 games in all competitions this season, and not having enough squad depth may be the result of their poor form.

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