Sport nationEverton manager Sean Dyche has provided an update on the team’s injury situation ahead of their crucial Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday, April 27. The Toffees are looking to build on their impressive 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, which has put them in a strong position to secure their top-flight status for next season.
However, Dyche has confirmed that two of his first-team defenders, Vitalii Mykolenko and captain Seamus Coleman, will be unavailable for the game due to injuries. Mykolenko suffered an injury in the win over Liverpool, and while the full extent of the damage is not yet clear, early signs are not promising. “Mykolenko is unlikely, we’ll see how that settles,” Dyche said in his pre-game press conference. “He needs a scan on that to see the truth of it, but it’s not great early signs.”
Coleman, meanwhile, is still recovering from a long-term injury and is not yet ready to return to action. “Seamus won’t be ready, I don’t think,” Dyche said. “He’s getting closer, but he won’t be ready.”
Despite these absences, Everton can approach the game against Brentford with a sense of optimism and reduced pressure. The Toffees sit eight points above the relegation zone with four games remaining, and a win against the Bees could potentially secure their safety if other results go their way.
Everton’s recent form has been impressive, with the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest followed up by the derby victory over Liverpool. This upturn in fortunes is a welcome change from the team’s dismal run of one win in 15 earlier in the campaign.
Dyche has a number of options available to replace Mykolenko and Coleman, including Ashley Young and Ben Godfrey, who are both capable of playing in the full-back positions. The return to form of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is also a positive development for the team.
Brentford, on the other hand, have little to play for, but will still provide a tough test for Everton. The Bees have been inconsistent this season, but have shown flashes of brilliance and will be looking to cause an upset at Goodison Park.
For Everton, the task is clear: win the game and potentially secure safety, depending on other results. A victory would also set them up for a strong finish to the season, with three games remaining after the Brentford match.
In other news, Everton are reportedly looking to sign a “tailor-made” replacement for Jarrad Branthwaite this summer. The young defender has been impressing on loan at PSV Eindhoven, and the Toffees are keen to bring in a suitable replacement to strengthen their squad.
Overall, Everton fans have plenty to be optimistic about as they head into the game against Brentford. With a strong squad, a good run of form, and a manager who knows how to get the best out of his players, the Toffees are well-placed to secure their Premier League status and finish the season on a high note.
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