Calvert-Lewin, McNeil, Mykolenko: full Everton injury list and potential returns before Liverpool derby
Everton prepare for the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park when they entertain Liverpool on Wednesday evening.
The Toffees head into the rearranged clash against their fierce foes with the bragging rights in their hands after a memorable 2-0 win last season. But they know how much of a challenge they are in for against a Liverpool team who top the Premier League by six points.
Everton have picked up since David Moyes’ return as manager, moving nine points clear after three successive league wins. And while they were defeated 2-0 by AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup, there were some positives to take – especially in the second half.
But Moyes has a stretched squad, with eight players missing against the Cherries. Ahead of the Liverpool clash, here’s a look at the current injury situation and if any players could be back.
The left-back was a surprise absence against Bournemouth, with Moyes citing that he was told about Mykolenko’s issue before the game. The Everton boss was unsure whether the Ukraine international will be back against Liverpool. He said: It was only Myko felt his calf this morning when I saw him. We had the chance we could change it and it was easy enough yet. I have no idea yet of the outcome but he just felt it a bit tight.”
Potential return game: Liverpool (H), Wednesday 12 February.
The right-back was omitted from the squad for the Bournemouth loss because of a hamstring problem. Moyes confirmed after the game that Patterson is unlikely to be unavailable for the derby given the nature of his injury.
Potential return game: Crystal Palace (A), Saturday 15 February.
The young striker has not made a senior outing this season. He was sidelined for several months with a freak foot injury which required surgery on the eve of the season before picking up his current issue. Chermiti is still a couple of weeks away from full fitness although he is undergoing individual training.
Potential return: Late February
Seamus Coleman – calf
The Everton captain has been plagued by fitness issues throughout the season and made just four appearances. Coleman has an ongoing calf complaint that he cannot shake off and did not train before the Bournemouth encounter.
