September 19th 2024.
On Tuesday, Dominic Calvert-Lewin had to sit out of the game against Carabao Cup due to an illness. As Everton gears up for their upcoming Premier League match against Leicester City on Saturday, coach Sean Dyche has given an update on the team's numerous injuries.
It has not been a smooth start to the season for Everton, as they currently sit at the bottom of the table with four defeats in their first four league games. Despite scoring four goals, the team has conceded a whopping 13 goals in these matches against Brighton, Tottenham, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa. Their only victory so far has been against Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup, but they were unfortunately eliminated from the competition after a penalty shootout loss to Southampton on Tuesday.
A number of players were unable to play in the game against Southampton due to injuries and illness, prompting Dyche to provide an update on their condition during his press conference on Thursday. He started off with Jarrad Branthwaite, who has yet to make an appearance this season. "Jarrad's making progress and we are hopeful that he will be involved in the game this weekend with the under-21s," said Dyche.
He also mentioned that there is hope for James Tarkowski to train today and possibly play in the upcoming match, as well as Nathan Patterson who is in a similar situation as Branthwaite. However, Jimmy Garner is still out with an illness. Additionally, Idrissa Gana Gueye will not be joining the team due to a family bereavement, but Myko Vitalii Mykolenko has recovered from his illness and is expected to be back in action.
Unfortunately, Seamus Coleman is still recovering from an injury and his return date is uncertain. As for Youssef Chermiti and Armando Broja, both players are making progress with their injuries but it will be a while before they can return to the field. Michael Keane also had to undergo a scan today as a precautionary measure.
With Leicester City also struggling in the league, this weekend's match is crucial for Everton as they hope to turn their season around and secure a much-needed victory.
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