Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill was handed a timely boost today with the news that Seamus Coleman is recovering well from a hamstring injury he picked up at the weekend.
Full-back Coleman came off in Everton's 3-1 home win over Chelsea last weekend due to hamstring problems and there had been concerns that he could miss Ireland crucial Euro 2016 qualification double header with Germany and Poland.
But speaking on Thursday, Everton manager Martinez said: "We have had positive news. I think it is the least we expected in terms of soft tissue problems.
Midfielder Muhamed Besic picked up a similar injury and Martinez added: "Both injuries are in the hamstring and both are reacting really well to treatment.
"It is difficult to tell how long it is going to take for them to get back, but I think both have got a chance to be involved at the weekend or maybe in the League Cup (when Everton face Reading away on Tuesday).
"I wouldn't rule any of the two out for the next game."
Ireland boss Martin O'Neill is due to name his extended squad for the two October games today and Coleman is expected to be included.
Darron Gibson is also close to a return to action as he continues to recover from a foot injury.
The midfielder featured for the Everton Under-21s on Monday as he stepped up his recovery from a foot problem, and Martinez said of Gibson: "Medically, he's fully fit and ready to rejoin the group, it's just a case of getting him that match fitness."
