5 Everton players have been ruled out due to injury. Arsenal confirms important comeback and provides an update on Jack Harrison
News from Arsenal – Weekend opponents for the Gunners Everton have a number of injury problems, but Sean Dyche has stated that a significant comeback is on the cards.
Everton manager Sean Dyche has provided the most recent injury information on a number of players in his squad ahead of this weekend’s Premier League meeting with Arsenal. The Gunners come to Goodison Park looking for their first victory on Merseyside in six years, after their championship dreams were dashed by a loss in Dyche’s first game in charge last season.
Following the international break, both teams will be seeking a win, with the Toffees failing to win any of their first three games. Meanwhile, Arsenal have already surrendered two points and will almost certainly need the maximum amount on Sunday to maintain pace with Manchester City.
Arteta expects Gabriel Jesus will be healthy and ready to play after his Manchester United cameo ended with a goal before the two-week break. While Thomas Partey will remain away and may not play until after the international break in October.
In terms of the current injury news at Everton, Dyche provided information on six players, including the availability of Jack Harrison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. In a news conference on Friday, Dyche was questioned about his choices and responded, “I think that’s the key.” As a manager, you want to improve in as many areas as possible.
The economic condition I’ve spoken about it as frankly as freely as I possibly could. On the other side, some individuals are returning. Dom [Calvert-Lewin] has returned to the turf and should be clear. Jack Harrison is presently on the grass and has been for a few days, which is wonderful news, and he is in high spirits. Dele [Alli] and Seamus [Coleman] still require some rest, but they’re on the grass with the physios, which is wonderful, but they’re not working with us in the team.
“Dobbo [Lewis Dobbin] has returned and is training with us.” Jarrad [Branthwaite] is alright; it was just a few minor hits.” When asked about Calvert-Lewin’s and Harrison’s availability, Dyche stated, “Not Jack [available for Arsenal], he’s only just out on the grass working with the team, he’s been out on the grass with the strength and conditioning team and that side of things, but actually training with us only a couple of days, so he’s going to need more time.”
“With Dom, it’s just a facial injury, so he’s managed to keep his fitness up, which is good, so he’ll certainly be coming back into the fold.” Along with Coleman and Dele, both Andre Gomes and Michael Keane are set to miss the game, while Harrison is still a few weeks away from making his debut, according to Dyche.
The return of Calvert-Lewin is a great boost for Everton, but a starting birth is uncertain. New signee Beto has excelled in his first two games since signing from Udinese in the summer, and he will almost certainly start again this weekend, with his physical traits set to put William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes to the test.
