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Post by rugbytoffee on Sept 21, 2019 7:07:34 GMT
Marco Silva has confirmed that midfielders Andre Gomes and Jean-Philippe Gbamin are unavailable for today’s game against Sheffield United.
The Toffees boss confirmed in his pre-match press conference via The Liverpool Echo that the two summer signings will yet again miss out on first-team action due to injuries, with Gomes nursing a rib injury whilst Gbamin is still out after picking up a quadriceps injury that could see the Ivorian ruled out for weeks.
Silva said to the press: “Andre Gomes is out and JP Gbamin is out as well. It’s the type of situation we have to see day-by-day. He’s (Gomes) getting better, but he’s not in full training with the team. If he’s feeling better he’ll start to take the next step, but we have to look at him day-by-day to get him in the best condition possible.”
The injury to Gomes could mean that Morgan Schneiderlin might retain his place in the starting XI alongside Fabian Delph. However, on the back of a 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth last week, it could be likely that Silva might mix things up in the midfield pivot.
Tom Davies is an option on the bench that could be turned too whilst the possibility of Gylfi Sigurdsson dropping into midfield and Bernard taking the vacant attacking midfield role is also there.
With Everton facing off a Sheffield United side coming to Goodison Park on the back of a defeat to Southampton, it could be wise of Silva to test things out on the two-man midfield, with fans on social media eager to see Davies return to the first-team after a long absence away from the XI
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Post by Everton News. on Sept 21, 2019 12:25:30 GMT
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Post by Everton News. on Sept 21, 2019 12:26:20 GMT
Team News
Andre Gomes will miss Everton’s game against Sheffield United at Goodison Park on Saturday with a rib injury.
Manager Marco Silva said the midfielder is "getting better every day" but will not be available for the Blades clash.
Jean-Philippe Gbamin, sidelined since mid-August with damaged quadriceps, is the Blues' only other absentee.
Sheffield United will be without suspended striker Billy Sharp, who was sent off in the Blades’ 1-0 defeat to Southampton last weekend.
Everton loanee Mo Besic is ineligible to play against his parent club, but Callum Robinson could return to the starting XI having recovered from a hamstring injury.
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Post by Everton News. on Sept 21, 2019 12:27:33 GMT
Player Statistics
Everton
Most touches 1. Seamus Coleman: 412 2. Lucas Digne: 383 3. Yerry Mina/Michael Keane: 430
Most shots 1. Richarlison: 14 2. Gylfi Sigurdsson: 9 3. Lucas Digne: 8
Most tackles 1. Richarlison: 18 2. Morgan Schneiderlin /Fabian Delph: 9 4. Bernard/Lucas Digne: 8
Sheffield United
Most touches 1. Oliver Norwood: 387 2. Enda Stevens: 343 3. Jack O’Connell: 305
Most shots 1. David McGoldrick: 10 2. Callum Robinson: 8 3. John Fleck: 6
Most tackles 1. Oliver Norwood/Enda Stevens: 14 3. George Baldock: 11 4. Chris Basham: 10
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Post by Everton News. on Sept 21, 2019 12:28:54 GMT
Key Facts, Stats And Milestones
While Everton haven't played Sheffield United in the Premier League since the 2006/07 season, the teams did meet in a round two League Cup clash in August 2011. The Toffees secured a 3-1 victory, with the Blues' goals coming courtesy of Mikel Arteta, Victor Anichebe and a Richard Cresswell own goal.
A goal for Richarlison would be his 10th in the top-flight at Goodison Park. He would become the 28th Everton player to reach that milestone during the Premier League era. Romelu Lukaku heads the list with 40 Premier League goals for the Blues at Goodison.
A victory on Saturday would be Everton’s seventh in succession in the Premier League at the Grand Old Lady. That would represent the Blues’ best run of home wins since 2017. Eight straight successes were recorded between January and April that year.
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