Everton are set to face Tottenham this weekend with a considerably depleted squad, as a mounting damage disaster leaves them with solely 14 senior gamers match to play.
In accordance with The Impartial, the Toffees are grappling with a sequence of absences that might severely influence their efficiency in opposition to the North London membership.
Everton supervisor Sean Dyche has confirmed that stand-in captain James Tarkowski is the most recent damage doubt, whereas fellow defender Ashley Younger is suspended after receiving a crimson 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 staff 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 good, however the problem is true in entrance of us as all the time.
“We’ve misplaced a number of our bodies in pre-season, which has been unlucky, they’re looking for 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 mean time. A couple 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’ state of affairs, so we should take a look at that going into the following sport. We clearly know the right-back state of affairs with Ashley Younger now suspended as nicely.”
Everton’s distress is a lift for Tottenham
This damage disaster at Everton presents a major increase 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 damage in opposition to the Foxes.
Nevertheless, supervisor Ange Postecoglou has choices, with Yves Bissouma accessible after serving a one-game suspension and new signing Archie Grey doubtlessly set for his Premier League debut.
As Tottenham goal to safe three factors in opposition to the struggling Merseyside membership, Everton’s depleted squad might make the problem even more durable for Sean Dyche and his males.
