Sean Dyche Gives Update on Injured Everton Players
Midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye ruled out for six weeks
Everton manager Sean Dyche has provided an update on the club's injured players, with midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye facing a significant spell on the sidelines.
Gueye suffered a shoulder injury in training and is expected to be out of action for around six weeks, according to Dyche. The Senegalese international has been a key player for Everton this season, making 17 appearances in all competitions.
Other injury updates: Tom Davies, James Garner, Nathan Patterson
Tom Davies
Midfielder Tom Davies is also facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in training. Dyche said that Davies is likely to be out for "a few weeks".
James Garner
Midfielder James Garner is close to returning to action after recovering from a back injury. Dyche said that Garner could be available for selection for Everton's next match, which is against Arsenal on Saturday.
Nathan Patterson
Defender Nathan Patterson is also close to returning to action after recovering from an ankle injury. Dyche said that Patterson could be available for selection for Everton's next match, which is against Arsenal on Saturday.
Dyche on importance of squad depth
Dyche said that the injuries to Gueye and Davies are a blow to Everton, but he is confident that the squad has enough depth to cope with their absence.
"We have a good squad with a lot of quality and experience," Dyche said. "We will miss Idrissa and Tom, but we have other players who can come in and do a job for us."
Conclusion
Dyche's injury update is a blow to Everton, but he is confident that the squad has enough depth to cope with the absence of Gueye and Davies. The Toffees will be hoping to get back to winning ways against Arsenal on Saturday.