The latest on Everton’s injury situation ahead of Sean Dyche’s press conference on Thursday
Things could well be looking up for Everton on the injury front. Ahead of a trip to Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday and a challenging festive calendar, that will be of some comfort for manager Sean Dyche.
Last time out the Blues were 4-0 winners over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, giving them a crucial five-point buffer to the relegation zone.
The players have had 10 days to recuperate after that fixture too after the Merseyside derby with Liverpool was suspended due to inclement weather caused by Storm Darragh.
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While it’s unclear at the moment when that game will get rescheduled, in the here and now some Everton players have been able to make more steps forward in their comebacks to full fitness.
Ahead of the trip to Arsenal it looks like James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam are the only definite absentees.
Neither player has been pictured back in training yet, with Dyche making it clear last month that they would both be facing ‘weeks’ on the sideline. Iroegbunam, it is believed, could be fit again at the end of the month.
Meanwhile, Michael Keane is expected to be available again after a minor knee issue kept him out of the clah with Manchester United.
Up top, Dyche could have a number of options to choose from. Armando Broja showed a glimpse of his class with a strong 10-minute cameo against Wolves, while Youssef Chermiti completed another 70 minutes for the Under-21s in their draw with Ipswich Town on Friday.
The Portugal youth international has yet to feature this campaign after a foot problem picked up in pre-season.
Dyche is set to provide further updates on Thursday, with his pre-match press conference scheduled for 1.45pm.
Arsenal have a plethora injury issues themselves ahead of the game, with seven defensive options missing training ahead of their Champions League clash with Monaco.
