Everton have had a turbulent 2023/24 campaign, with the Premier League season now coming towards the end of April. The Toffees were sunk by a ten-point deduction for FFP breaches, but have since battled their way out of the bottom three and had the sanction reduced to six points.
However, another two points being deducted have now made things interesting.
The Merseyside club will be eager to keep their players fit with the prospect of a relegation battle, and with that in mind, Football FanCast is here to keep you updated with the latest injury news coming out of Goodison Park.
Latest Everton injury news
Sean Dyche gave a mixed injury update ahead of their Friday night meeting with Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.
The good news is that Seamus Coleman (groin), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (illness) and Beto (concussion) are set to be available for the trip to Luton, while James Tarkowski is also thought to be in contention despite missing training earlier in the week as his partner prepares to give birth.
Lewis Dobbin also made a competitive return for the Toffees’ U21s this week following his long-term ankle injury.
However, Dyche also confirmed that Vitalii Mykolenko will miss the remainder of the season after he damaged ankle ligaments in the win over Liverpool, while Nathan Patterson will also play no further part following his hamstring injury in mid-April.
Meanwhile, Dele Alli remains a long-term absentee due to his ongoing groin problem.
Everton: current injuries
Player Name
Injury
Date Injured
Expected Return Date
Vitalii Mykolenko
Ankle
24th April
Next season
Nathan Patterson
Hamstring
15th April
Next season
Dele Alli
Hip
Summer
Unknown
Vitalii Mykolenko – ankle
Defender Vitalii Mykolenko’s season is over after he damaged ankle ligaments during the Merseyside derby in late April. The Ukrainian appeared to twist his leg awkwardly and saw out the rest of the first period at Goodison Park before being replaced at half-time.
Having suffered ligament damage, his recovery period will see him miss the Toffees’ remaining games.
Nathan Patterson – hamstring
A big blow for Everton as the reliable Nathan Patterson is out for the remainder of the season after picking up a hamstring injury against Chelsea.
Dyche had this to say: “Patto will be out for the season – he will need surgery. Very unfortunate injury. We’re disappointed on that one for him as much as us.”
Dele Alli – groin
Dele Alli is yet to play for Dyche, as he was on loan with Besiktas when the former Burnley boss was appointed manager.
And things have gone from bad to worse for the recovering midfielder, as he’s set to be out for even longer after going under the knife recently.
Dyche provided an update recently on Dele as well, stating: “Dele’s focus is just getting fit. Obviously, he’s got a period [to go] yet but he’s just focusing on that. We’re not worrying about when, just, first things first, get fit. That’s all we’re looking for him to do and that’s all he’s looking to do.”
Latest Everton suspension news
The club will go to Kenilworth Road without any players missing through suspension.