Ross Barkley: Roberto Martínez more tactical than David Moyes
• Everton player's comments add to pressure on United manager
• 'Roberto Martínez has given everyone confidence'
The Everton midfielder Ross Barkley claims Roberto Martínez is more tactical than the previous manager David Moyes.
Moyes is coming under increasing scrutiny as Manchester United's disappointing season comes to a head in the next week with Wednesday's vital Champions League second leg against Olympiakos followed by the derby at home to Manchester City next Tuesday.
Barkley's comments, coming after the Everton under-18 coach Kevin Sheedy criticised the Scot's lack of interest in the youth team during his time at Goodison Park, only add to the growing focus on the United manager.
"Roberto Martínez has come in and given everyone confidence," the 20-year-old told Match of the Day magazine. "He's a positive man and doesn't say anything negative.
"He's similar to David Moyes as they both like to take over the training session and be the main man, but Martínez is more tactical. We do a lot more tactical work which is good for me because I'm young and still learning."
Barkley has become an integral part of the work Martínez has done at Everton. The England midfielder has made more Premier League starts (18) this season than his total number of appearances in his two years under Moyes.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/19/roberto-martinez-david-moyes-everton-ross-barkley