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Martinez: Everton fans will welcome back Hull striker Jelavic

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says fans will welcome back Nikica Jelavic with Hull City tonight.

Mid-table Everton are set to face a former striker on Wednesday in Jelavic, who switched to Hull - currently struggling towards the bottom of the league, with no win in six games and defeats in each of their last four - in January.

"Coming back to Goodison will be a really good moment for him," said Martinez, whose side were unbeaten in eight matches in all competitions before Sunday's loss at Tottenham.

"We as a club always have a strong affection towards Niki and his career, and we wish him the best of luck - apart from tomorrow."

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