ROBERTO MARTINEZ is set to play Aaron Lennon for the first time since May for Everton's visit of Chelsea.
The 28-year-old winger's last match was for the Toffees on May 16 at the end of his loan spell.
But having arrived at Goodison Park permanently from Tottenham on deadline day for a fee of £4.5million, he is keen to get started.
And Martinez expects Lennon to play a part for Everton in Saturday's early kick-off against Premier League champions Chelsea.
"I'm not worried about his physical state and he needs to play games now to sharpen up his play," said Martinez on the former Leeds star.
"He's refreshed and is in a great position. He knows the football club inside out and is desperate to get back to Goodison.
"From that point of view, I expect Aaron to be involved one way or another at the weekend."
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