In-form player faces lengthy spell out with fractured metatarsalFellow midfielders André Gomes and Fabian Delph also injuredEverton have suffered another serious injury setback after the in-form midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré broke a foot.
Doucouré has been in excellent form for Rafael Benítez’s team this season but faces an extended spell on the sidelines with a fractured metatarsal. The 28-year-old, who has scored twice in the
Premier League this term and produced four assists – only
Paul Pogba has more – missed part of last season with a similar problem. Everton have said he will not need an operation.