Get up to speed with the injury list of Premier League club Everton who will miss Richarlison owing to a calf injury, know his update, status, report and return date
Rafael Benitez is a manager who is under a lot of pressure from the Toffees fans who are asking serious questions now. Everton have lost their last 3 games and have only managed to win from their last 5. Meanwhile, the Spaniard’s position as the head coach of the team is now up for grabs and Everton are desperately looking to hire someone new.
Everton Injury List, News And Update: Richarlison set to miss a few weeks of action owing to a calf injury
They are balancing precariously just 5 points from the relegation battle and the situation at Goodison Park is worrisome. Meanwhile, Benitez has also lost Richarlison who sustained a tear in his calf. He was subbed off the game against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and was in excruciating pain. He will be a big miss in the Everton camp because of his contribution to the attack.
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Everton travel to Stamford Bridge on Friday to take on third-place Chelsea who have also had their own injury problems. However, Tuchel’s side is well drilled and every player fits perfectly into the team. It will be an interesting match as both the teams desperately need to win this one. Chelsea will try to keep up with Manchester City who hammered Leeds United by 7-0.
1. Richarlison – Calf Injury
Brazilian forward was limping on the pitch at Selhurst Park and was immediately subbed off the pitch by Benitez. Later scans revealed that the Brazilian has suffered a muscle tear in the calf and will be out for a few weeks.
Expected Return Date- N/A
2. Andre Gomes – Calf Injury
Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes sustained a calf injury in the month of September and has missed 12 matchdays. He is an injury-prone player and has displayed that in all his previous clubs. Barcelona let him go for the same reason and now the Portuguese is finding it difficult to come back into the team.
Expected Return Date- N/A
3. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Fractured Toe
Dominic Calvert-Lewin suffered a fractured toe in the month of August and has since been out of action. He is the longest absentee from the squad and there is no expected return date of the player.
Expected Return Date- N/A
4. Yerry Mina – Thigh Problems
Columbian defender Yerry Mina sustained a strain on his right thigh last month but has joined the training sessions. He will be up to full fitness in the coming weeks and can join the group really soon. He is an important player on the team and needs to step up his fitness.
Expected Return Date- 2 weeks