Before playing Tottenham in the Premier League this weekend, Everton has two major injury worries.
Abdoulaye Doucoure is expected to be absent for Everton’s Premier League matchup against Tottenham this coming weekend. Doucoure, who has scored six goals this season, has been an important member of Sean Dyche’s team.
The French midfielder was not there when the Toffees lost yesterday night’s Carabao Cup quarterfinal match against Fulham on penalties. The 30-year-old won’t be ready to play when Everton visits Tottenham on Saturday, according to Dyche’s confirmation.
“Probably not at the weekend but going forward, we’re hopeful,” Dyche stated. “He’s super-fit, as you all know, his body seems – in my experience and his – he’s a good healer so we’re hopeful it settles down quickly.”
It’s unknown when Doucoure will make a comeback after suffering a hamstring injury during last weekend’s 2-0 Premier League victory against Burnley. Vitalii Mykolenko’s availability is another problem Everton is dealing with after he missed his second straight game due to injury.
Ashley Young and Seamus Coleman have also missed games recently, which has caused a bit of an injury issue at Goodison Park. “The next three days are going to be really important,” Dyche said when asked which players may return against Spurs.
“We’ll check to make sure nothing from tonight is present. Naturally, we’ll see since we’re a little overextended.”
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