AliousSean Dyche, Everton’s manager, has indicated that Jarrad Branthwaite is unlikely to be fit for the team’s next match after the international break.
Branthwaite, who had a standout 2023-24 season and earned a call-up to the England senior team, has yet to feature this season due to minor groin surgery.
Everton fans are eagerly awaiting Branthwaite’s return, especially given the team’s poor start to the season, losing all three opening Premier League matches and conceding 10 goals.
When asked about the possibility of a behind-closed-doors game for Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson (who’s been out since April with a hamstring injury), Dyche stated they’re “not there yet,” suggesting both players are still some time away from being match-fit.
Other injury updates include:
- Youssef Chermiti is recovering from a pre-season foot operation.
- New signing Armando Broja arrived from Chelsea with an ankle injury and isn’t expected back until mid-October.
- Young player Stanley Mills is recovering from a serious knee injury sustained in January.
Everton’s next fixture is away at Aston Villa on September 14th, following the international break.
The continued absence of key defensive players like Branthwaite and Patterson could be a concern for Everton as they look to improve their form.
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