Tottenham have received a vital boost ahead of this weekend's match against Everton
Everton will face Tottenham this weekend with a much reduced squad, as the injury problem grows, leaving them with only 14 senior players fit to play.
According to The Independent, the Toffees are facing a series of absences that could have a negative impact on their performance with this North London team.
Everton manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that stand-in captain James Tarkowski is the latest injury doubt, while fellow defender Ashley Young is suspended after receiving a red card against Brighton.
Additionally, Jarrad Branthwaite is not fit, and the likes of Seamus Coleman, James Garner, Nathan Patterson, and Youssef Chermiti are also ruled out.
Speaking ahead of the game, Dyche outlined the challenges his side face (quoted in The Independent):
“Unfortunately, we extended it. We're down to about 14 known first-team players per minute, so that's not ideal, but the challenge is ahead of us as always.
“We lost a few bodies in pre-season, which was unfortunate, they want real fitness and we have to get them fit and we've lost a lot of them who might not be there this weekend.”
“Jarrad Branthwaite is a long way off. He is not close yet. A number of lads like Seamus Coleman and James Garner are getting close and have recently returned to training with the club.
“James Tarkowski got 'probably' status, so we'll have to look at that going into the next game. It is clear that we know the situation at right back with Ashley Young suspended as well. “
Everton's misery strengthens Tottenham
The injury problem at Everton is a big boost for Tottenham, who are looking to bounce back from their 1-1 draw against Leicester City last weekend.
Spurs are expected to be without Rodrigo Bentancur, who is undergoing concussion procedures after suffering a head injury against the Foxes.
However, manager Ange Postecoglou has options, with Yves Bissouma available after a one-match suspension and new signing Archie Gray likely to be set for his Premier League debut.
With Tottenham aiming to secure three points against the struggling Merseyside club, a depleted Everton squad could make the challenge even more difficult for Sean Dyche and his men.
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