Everton vs Man United Team News: nine players out and three more doubtful – Worst nightmare for Erik Ten Hag as He prepares to collect His sack letter if He lose today
Everton prepare for their first game since being slapped with a 10-point deduction by the Premier League against Manchester United at Goodison Park today (16.30 GMT).
The Blues now find themselves in the relegation zone and now face a significant task of avoiding relegation. United, meanwhile, languish just eighth in the table and pressure is on head coach Erik ten Hag. Ahead of kick-off, here’s the latest injury news for both sides.
1. Dele Alli – out
The midfielder trained in Dubai during the international break but is still a period away from being available.
2. Amadou Onana – out
The midfielder was forced out of Belgium duty because of an ongoing calf problem.
3. Andre Gomes – out
The Portuguese midfielder has been troubled by an ongoing calf issue and not been seen since Everton’s opening-day loss to Fulham.
4. Seamus Coleman – doubt
The Everton skipper has been sidelined since May because of a knee injury. He’s made three appearances for the under-21s but much will depend if he’s deemed fit and ready to make a first-team return.
5. Christian Eriksen – out
The Man Utd midfielder is set to be sidelined for a month with a knee issue.
6. Casemiro – out
The former Real Madrid man isn’t expected to play for United until the new year because of a thigh problem.
7. Lisandro Martinez – out
Martinez aggravated a foot injury back in September and isn’t set to be available until after Christmas.
9. Amad Diallo – Out
A long-term absentee with a knee issue.
11. Rasmus Hojlund – doubt
The £64m striker has a muscle problem and the trip to Goodison may come too soon.
