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Post by Everton News. on Nov 7, 2014 18:37:35 GMT
Everton FC to assess Gareth Barry ankle worry over next 24 hours
Midfielder was injured during Europa League win over Lille
 Everton FC will assess Gareth Barry 's ankle injury over the next 24 hours – as Roberto Martinez reveals Antolin Alcaraz will not undergo surgery. Barry was replaced in the second-half of Thursday night's Europa League win over Lille after damaging his ankle and sustaining a cut on his shin. Martinez says Barry's shin injury will not stop him being fit for Sunday's trip to Sunderland but the Blues medical staff need to take a closer look at his ankle complaint. Everton will also wait to make a call on the fitness of Seamus Coleman who missed out in midweek. Martinez has revealed that the right-back suffered a cut on his Achilles during the 0-0 draw against Swansea City last weekend and the manager is unsure if Coleman will be passed fit for the game at the Stadium of Light. Martinez said of Barry: “We came through the game with just a knock on Gareth Barry. This morning he was showing a long cut on his shin, which is nothing to worry about. “For the weekend, the only thing maybe to worry about is his ankle. He had a massive knock and we need to give it another 24 hours.” On Alcaraz and Everton's defensive options, Martinez said: “Sylvain Distin came in last night and looks refreshed and ready for the challenge ahead. “Young Tyias Browning is ready and even Brendan Galloway. We have got our centre-half positions well covered. “In Antolin's case, we decided not to go through surgery. The specialist feels it is the best way to approach the injury which is great news because it reduces the period Antolin is going to be out. “We will find out over the next few days how he responds but we are now probably looking at a period of three, four or five weeks maximum, which is fantastic from what we had earlier thought.” Source: Echo
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