Everton and Crystal Palace injury news ahead of the Premier League clash at Goodison Park.
Everton go in search of their first victory of the Premier League season when they welcome Crystal Palace to Goodison Park on Saturday.
The Toffees have picked up just one point from their opening five top-flight fixtures so far this term. As a result, manager Sean Dyche has come under some pressure from sections of supporters, with Everton rooted to the bottom of the table.
But there were some encouraging signs in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Leicester City with Dyche’s options depleted because of injury and illness. And against the backdrop of the Friedkin Group agreeing a deal to buy Everton from majority owner Farhad Moshiri, there will be a feelgood factor among fans heading to Goodison.
Ahead of the encounter, here’s a look at the early team news for both clubs.
Vitalii Mykolenko – potential return
Missed the past two games with illness but it is likely that the left-back will be over his issue.
Idrissa Gana Gueye – potential
The midfielder has been absent for the past two matches because of a family bereavement.
Jarrad Branthwaite – potential return
The centre-back played for 90 minutes in the under-21s’ 4-3 win over Sunderland last weekend. That was a marked boost given it was Branthwaite’s first appearance of the campaign after having groin surgery.
Nathan Patterson – minor doubt
The right-back got through an hour for the under-21s against Sunderland. But that was Patterson’s first appearance in five months after a serious hamstring issue and Everton could still be cautious.
Seamus Coleman – out
The Everton captain has a calf issue he sustained on international duty and is set to miss a fourth successive game
Armando Broja – out
The Chelsea loanee arrived with a foot injury and it’ll be next month until he is available.
Youssef Chermiti – out
The striker continues his comeback from foot surgery he had just before the season started.
Stanley Mills – out
The versatile 21-year-old is yet to make an appearance for the young Blues after suffering a serious knee issue during a fruitful loan spell at Oxford United last season.
Crystal Palace team news
Chieck Doucoure – out
The midfielder has a toe injury and has been ruled out for several weeks.
Rob Holding – out
The centre-back has not been training with Palace’s first team, having played for the club just once since signing last summer.
Chadi Riad – out
The summer signing from Barcelona is on the treatment table for a prolonged period with a knee injury.
Trevoh Chalobah – minor doubt
The Chelsea loanee is still to play for Palace since his arrival in the summer but could be involved in his first game.
Matheus Franca – minor doubt
The attacking midfielder has still to feature this term but is another who could boost the Eagles’ options at Goodison.
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