Everton midfielder Merlin Rohl has had a tricky start to life in England.
Rohl will sign permanently for Everton in the coming weeks after the Toffees’ buy clause became an obligation after securing mathematical safety.
Despite arriving at Everton as an in-demand summer addition, David Moyes has struggled to utilise the German in his starting XI.
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Amid his struggles to secure regular minutes, Rohl may have just earned some points with Everton supporters after a recent sighting.
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Merlin Rohl spotted on Everton trip with Leighton Baines
Harrison Armstrong has formed a strong bond with Rohl, and it seems as if the German has settled in well away from the pitch.
Rohl and Leighton Baines were spotted at Goodison Park on Sunday watching Everton Women in action.
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Merlin Rohl of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and Aston Villa.
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James Garner hailed Baines as Everton’s main man having now worked under him as a coach for the last year.
The former Everton defender clearly has a strong relationship with the players after making the step up from the U18s following Moyes’ return.
Seeing Rohl get involved with the club outside of his own duties will be a positive for a large section of the fan base.
Rohl shows he cares about Everton
It would have been very easy for Rohl to sulk amid his struggle for minutes this season.
Instead, the German has shown a fine attitude on Merseyside.
Rohl’s efforts in Everton training have been praised from the very second he landed at Finch Farm.
Seeing the midfielder take an interest in the Women’s team will also help endear him to a number of the club’s supporters.
With so much money involved in modern football, it is a breath of fresh air for a senior player to showcase a genuine interest in things outside of their own obligations.
Moyes has admitted he likes Rohl, with a bigger role expected to emerge over this summer’s pre-season.
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