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Everton fans call for Cuco Martina to leave with Ronald Koeman

Everton's Dutch defender Cuco Martina controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round, Game 1 match between Everton and Ruzo...
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Ronald Koeman has left Everton, but they are stuck with Cuco Martina.

Ronald Koeman, Manager of Everton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on October 22, 2017 in Liverpool, England.

Ronald Koeman got his marching orders from Everton on Monday after the board’s patience ran out.

Everton fans were excited when he was appointed in 2016, but results this season were so poor that it became crystal clear the Dutchman had to go.

Performances were even more disappointing considering the money spent in the summer, but it is free addition Cuco Martina who has become the symbol of his reign.

Everton's Dutch defender Cuco Martina controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round, Game 1 match between Everton and Ruzomberok at Goodison Park football stadium...

Martina was signed as a free agent after he was released by Southampton, and his performances have underwhelmed.

He has played in six games this season in the Premier League and Europa League, in which Everton had won two.

Everton gave Martina a three-year deal in the summer, and it could be hard to move him on.

Geoff Cameron of Stoke City and Cuco Martina of Everton battle for possession during the Premier League match between Everton and Stoke City at Goodison Park on August 12, 2017 in...

When Seamus Coleman returns from injury, with Jonjoe Kenny in the mix too, Martina could slip down to third choice right-back.

It may purely be wishful thinking, but fans have been calling on social media for Martina to follow Koeman out of the exit door…