Everton’s Seamus Coleman believes that Romelu Lukaku can learn from Samuel Eto’o.
Seamus Coleman believes that Romelu Lukaku can learn from Samuel Eto’o.
Eto’o’s career may be heading towards the end now, but he proved this weekend that he still has a lot to offer and Coleman believes that Lukaku can learn from someone which such vast experience.
The Cameroonian international has played at the top-level for the entirety of his career and the Irish defender believes that Eto’o’s experience can help improve his strike-partner.
“Hopefully the likes of Rom (Lukaku) and everyone can learn a lot from him,” he said to the Liverpool Echo. “It can only be good for everyone at the club.”
“He’s brilliant. There’s so much you can say about Samuel Eto’o really. He’s done it all. He’s been brilliant with us – there’s no ego or anything and he fits in great with all the lads.”
Eto’o scored twice during Everton’s 3-1 win over Burnley at the weekend, with his performance being particularly eye-catching.
It was arguably the finest display that Eto’o has put in since moving to England back in 2013 – when he represented Chelsea – and Coleman says that it was no surprise he showed his quality.
“That second goal he scored is something we see in training all the time,” he said. “The way he drops off, gets the ball and puts it in that corner. Unfortunately he was denied his hat-trick but it was a class display.
“His work-rate shows a great example.”
Eto’o has helped the Toffees to find their feet after a slow start to the campaign.
The Merseyside outfit had struggled to find form over the opening few matches of the season, but they have improved hugely in recent times and now are closing in on breaking into the European spots.
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