Everton boss Roberto Martinez admits the club needs to find a way to address the injury problems of James McCarthy.
The Republic of Ireland midfielder will miss Wednesday night's Premier League clash with Hull City because of an ongoing hamstring problem and Martinez feels it is important to get the player fit for the good of the team as the season progresses.
"We need to get to the bottom of the problem because it has been a recurrence," Martinez said.
"It is not a major problem but the amount of games and minutes as a team and a club we have had to face is responsible.
"We have to find the perfect formula for him to have the perfect training schedule."
McCarthy has started 11 times in the Premier League this season and has appeared in four Europa League matches but continues to struggle with a niggling hamstring problem.
