Everton are set to face Tottenham this weekend with a considerably depleted squad, as a mounting harm disaster leaves them with solely 14 senior gamers match to play.
In keeping with The Impartial, the Toffees are grappling with a sequence of absences that might severely impression their efficiency in opposition to the North London membership.
Everton supervisor Sean Dyche has confirmed that stand-in captain James Tarkowski is the newest harm doubt, whereas fellow defender Ashley Younger is suspended after receiving a pink card in opposition to Brighton.
Moreover, Jarrad Branthwaite remains to be not match, and the likes of Seamus Coleman, James Garner, Nathan Patterson, and Youssef Chermiti are additionally dominated out.
Talking forward of the sport, Dyche outlined the challenges his workforce faces (quotes by way of The Impartial):
“We’re stretched sadly. We’re right down to about 14 recognised first-team gamers on the minute, in order that’s not excellent, however the problem is true in entrance of us as all the time.
“We’ve misplaced just a few our bodies in pre-season, which has been unlucky, they’re trying to find true health and we’ve received to get them match and we’ve misplaced extra who may not be accessible for this weekend.”
“Jarrad Branthwaite remains to be a bit away. He isn’t shut in the intervening time. A number of of the lads like Seamus Coleman and James Garner are getting a bit nearer and have simply come again into coaching with the group.
“James Tarkowski has received a ‘perhaps’ scenario, so we must take a look at that going into the following recreation. We clearly know the right-back scenario with Ashley Younger now suspended as nicely.”
Everton’s distress is a lift for Tottenham
This harm disaster at Everton presents a big enhance for Tottenham, who need to bounce again from their 1-1 draw in opposition to Leicester Metropolis final weekend.
Spurs are anticipated to be with out Rodrigo Bentancur, who’s following concussion protocols after struggling a head harm in opposition to the Foxes.
Nonetheless, supervisor Ange Postecoglou has choices, with Yves Bissouma accessible after serving a one-game suspension and new signing Archie Grey probably set for his Premier League debut.
As Tottenham intention to safe three factors in opposition to the struggling Merseyside membership, Everton’s depleted squad might make the problem even harder for Sean Dyche and his males.
