Broja, Branthwaite, McNeil: full Everton injury list and potential return dates ahead Southampton
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Everton have started picking up points under Sean Dyche, and while experts never doubted him, the fact that the team has gone six games unbeaten shows they’re not just staying alive, they’re thriving.
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Dyche has emphasised the importance of staying level-headed and recovering players, as rotating the squad and maintaining morale are key to consistent results. Ahead of this weekend’s game, here’s an update on Everton's injured players and their potential return dates:
Dele Alli
The former Tottenham star would be a valuable addition if he could regain fitness and even a fraction of his past form. However, there’s no clear timeline for his return. Dyche recently commented: “He is not ready to play yet; he hasn't played in a long time.”
Potential return: Not known
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Garner is currently sidelined with a back issue, which Everton believes isn’t related to a previous injury from two seasons ago. Dyche noted that Garner isn’t ready to return yet, and the club has taken him to a specialist. He told reporters, “We’re waiting on more news, just a specialist view on a back injury, so we're waiting on that.”
Potential return: Unknown
Youssef Ramalho Chermiti
According to Dyche, Chermiti is a few weeks away from returning. He’s had a streak of unfortunate injuries, but there’s hope that the worst is behind him. Dyche said, “Chermiti is making progress, but it's a very strange injury, with the tendon coming off the big toe—a very odd injury. He’s beginning to make progress, but he's still a few weeks away.”
Potential return: End of November
Armando Broja
He arrived from Chelsea with an injury and has yet to make his Everton debut. He’s reportedly eager to play and could be back after the international break. Dyche confirmed, “Broja is on the verge of coming into training. He’s doing a lot of work with the sports science team. We’ll give him a soft start and see where that goes, but hopefully, he’ll continue to make good progress.”
Potential return: End of November
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Walked straight down the tunnel after being substituted, and Dyche was tight-lipped about the injury’s severity. He commented after the game, “I'm not sure yet. He obviously had to come off; there was a delay, people were shouting at me, and I needed to see if he could continue. Hopefully, it’s nothing too serious.”
Potential return: November 2024
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