Birmingham Aston Villa news Everton have been dealt a double blow ahead of next week’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Goodison Park.
As Dominic Calvert-Lewin received a red card in the FA Cup tie against Crystal Palace, and the Toffees are still waiting for an injury update for Dwight McNeil.
The winger was carried off on a stretcher late in the second half at Selhurst Park, where he appeared to be in pain. Following the 0-0 tie, Dyche talked to the media and expressed hope that McNeil had simply suffered a swollen ankle, but stressed that it was too early to know.
“He’s in the dressing room,” Dyche said of McNeil. The first indication is better than we expected. It’s an ankle sprain.” “Yes, disappointing,” Everton captain Seamus Coleman said, “because he has been massive for us recently.” We hope it’s not too bad since his enthusiasm and commitment to the team have been first-rate, so we hope it’s not too awful.”
Calvert-Lewin is set to miss Everton’s match against Villa on January 14 after being awarded a red card for a reckless tackle after a VAR review. The Blues will have the opportunity to appeal the judgment before the game.
After a hectic festive period in recent weeks, Everton players have been granted some time off before meeting Villa. After the 3-2 win over Burnley last Saturday, Villa manager Unai Emery handed his players three days off.
His team travels to Teeside this weekend to face Middlesbrough in the third round of the FA Cup, before visiting Everton the following weekend.
