Everton send Morgan Schneiderlin and Kevin Mirallas home from training after annoyed coach Duncan Ferguson is unimpressed by their lack of effort

  • Morgan Schneiderlin and Kevin Mirallas were sent home from Everton training
  • The duo angered coach Duncan Ferguson with their apparent lack of interest
  • Ferguson told them they should go inside if they weren't going to try... they did
  • Midfielder Schneiderlin and winger Mirallas were then told to leave Finch Farm
  • This happened on Saturday and neither man played in Sunday's win over Watford
  • Mirallas posted to Instagram on Sunday, writing: 'It's a difficult situation for me'

Morgan Schneiderlin and Kevin Mirallas were reportedly sent home from an Everton training session on Saturday. 

According to the Liverpool Echo, the duo appeared disinterested which tested the patience of coach Duncan Ferguson, who told them they should go inside if they were not going to bother.

Both players then apparently walked out of the session, before being told to go home.

Morgan Schneiderlin (right) and Kevin Mirallas (centre) were sent home from training by Everton last week after a row with Duncan Ferguson (seen watching on in the background)

Morgan Schneiderlin (right) and Kevin Mirallas (centre) were sent home from training by Everton last week after a row with Duncan Ferguson (seen watching on in the background)

The players apparently annoyed Scottish coach  Ferguson with their perceived lack of effort

The players apparently annoyed Scottish coach Ferguson with their perceived lack of effort

Neither player featured on Sunday as the Toffees battled back from 2-0 down to beat Watford at Goodison Park.


Schneiderlin took to Instagram on Monday to deny the story, insisting he is 'fully committed' the club. 

He wrote: 'I have seen press stories about me "being sent away from training". The stories are not true. 

'I am fully committed to Everton and will continue to work hard for the club and the fans in training and on the pitch.' 

Mirallas took to social media after the game, writing on Instagram: 'Thank you for all your messages.

'It's a difficult situation for me, but in life there are things much more serious than my personal situation.'

Mirallas has only started one Premier League match this season — and he was hauled off at half time in that game.

Schneiderlin took to Instagram  to deny the story, insisting he is 'fully committed' the club

Schneiderlin took to Instagram to deny the story, insisting he is 'fully committed' the club

Schneiderlin and  Mirallas were both absent as Everton beat Watford 3-2 on Sunday afternoon

Schneiderlin and Mirallas were both absent as Everton beat Watford 3-2 on Sunday afternoon

Belgium international Mirallas posted a message to his followers on Instagram later in the day

Belgium international Mirallas posted a message to his followers on Instagram later in the day

The 30-year-old signed a new contract as recently as May but his future at Goodison Park now appears in severe doubt.

His commitment has come into question before. Mirallas was left out of the matchday squad by former manager Ronald Koeman when the Toffees travelled to Chelsea in August.

Explaining why Mirallas was not involved at Stamford Bridge, Koeman said at the time: 'Everybody can be disappointed. But I expect from everybody to be part of the team.

'If somebody is showing that he is disappointed and his attitude is not the same then I have to make a decision.'