Everton have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley. The Blues will be looking to turn things around after two defeats at the hands of Chelsea and Arsenal.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman are both sidelined with hamstring problems, while Kiernan Dewsbury Hall remains sidelined after picking up an injury at Stamford Bridge. Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye will also miss the next few weeks as they have joined the Senegal national team for the African Cup of Nations.
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Merlin Rohr made his first appearance in six weeks after coming off the bench against Arsenal last weekend. The German midfielder has been named in the Toffees squad for the trip to East Lancashire.
“[We’re looking] It’s about the same situation as it was at the weekend – not much has changed,” David Moyes said at his pre-match press conference.
“[The players who are out injured] As we progress, everything progresses. Jarrad is getting closer to the grass now, so we’re hoping we’ll have him before the end of the month – but it could be a little longer than that. We need to see. “
Jarrad Branthwaite has not played a competitive minute this season after recurring injuries this summer and ultimately had to undergo surgery two months ago.
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Asked about a possible timetable for Branthwaite’s return, Moyes said: “Look, it’s at least two to three weeks, maybe longer, before he’s back, so I wouldn’t be bringing him back anytime soon.
“I’m just saying things are starting to look better than they were before. We’re getting closer to that.
“I think what I’m more concerned about is him missing most of the season and not being able to get back into shape quickly and what you need. But we need him back and even just to have him back in the team, the numbers right now are going to be great. He has a plan and the way he works it – he’s executing that plan right now.”
