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Everton manager Ronald Koeman says Hajduk Split will be a 'real challenge' but insists his team will be prepared

Manager Ronald Koeman insists Everton will be prepared for the challenge of Hajduk Split in the Europa League.

Everton face the Croatian club in the final play-off round as they bid to reach the group stages of the competition that Manchester United won last season.

The first leg is scheduled to take place at Goodison Park on August 17 before Koeman's team travel to the 35,000-capacity Stadion Poljud on August 24.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (left) sealed Everton's passage past Ruzomberok with a fine goal
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (left) sealed Everton's passage past Ruzomberok with a fine goal
Ronald Koeman expects his side to be up for the 'real challenge' of facing Hajduk Split
Ronald Koeman expects his side to be up for the 'real challenge' of facing Hajduk Split

'Hajduk Split will be a real challenge, with their strong support and a stadium that is good to play football in,' Koeman told Everton's official website.