DWIGHT MCNEIL NEWS

Assist off bench McNeil assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Because of the fact that McNeil was not fit enough to start, Everton used him as a last-minute sub against Nottingham Forest. The limited role did not stop him from making a significant impact, as his assist to Abdoulaye Doucoure helped Everton log an upset win. The assist marks McNeil's fourth this season, and he is expected to re-enter Everton's starting XI more regularly once able.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not fit enough to start McNeil is still not fit enough to be named in the starting XI, coach David Moyes said in the press conference.

Impact McNeil returned from a long-term knee injury in Saturday's match against Arsenal and played three minutes. He still needs to build fitness gradually over the next few games before being ready for a starting role. In the meantime, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Carlos Alcaraz are seeing increased playing time in the front line.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Arsenal McNeil (knee) is a bench option for Saturday's tilt versus Arsenal.

Impact McNeil is returning to the game-day squad list after missing months due to a knee injury and could begin getting eased into action. He played 13 times before going down, tallying three goals, three assists, 23 shots (eight on target) and 91 crosses (five accurate).

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Arsenal McNeil (knee) has returned to grass training for 3-4 days and is likely to be a late call for Saturday's clash against Arsenal. Coach David Moyes mentioned in the press conference...

Impact McNeil has been sidelined since early December due to a knee injury but is nearing a return after training on grass for several days. If available for selection, he will likely start on the bench to build fitness before reclaiming his starting spot in the frontline.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training McNeil (knee) returned to training Friday ahead of a Wednesday clash with Liverpool.

Impact McNeil was back in team training and seems to be on pace to return after the international break. This knee injury has been a nagging concern for McNeil throughout the season, but the international break seems to have given him more of an extended chance to get fit.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will be close after break McNeil (knee) is working on his rehabilitation and is hopeful to return after the break, according to manager David Moyes. "He is making progress, once we play this game there is t...

Impact McNeil is nearing the playing field again, as he has been working on his rehabilitation and is now eyeing a return following the international break. This is good news for the attacker as he has missed a solid chuck of time, last playing Dec. 4. There is a chance he won't be ready immediately after the break, although he should return in April.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering from injury McNeil (knee) is still recovering from his injury and isn't close to returning, coach David Moyes said in a press conference. "I don't think any of them are close."

Impact McNeil has been sidelined since early December due to a knee injury and is not close to returning, according to his coach. Carlos Alcaraz and Abdoulaye Doucoure are filling in on the frontline during his absence.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Timeline around six weeks McNeil (knee) is expected to return around the next six weeks, according to manager David Moyes. "I don't think there's any real updates on timeframes. I'd probably think it's the...

Impact McNeil has finally received a timeline for a return after receiving minor knee surgery. However, it didn't seem to be a confident answer, as it appears he could potentially be on either side of that return date and be back before or after six weeks. Still, this is a step in the right direction for the midfielder as he looks to return this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes minor surgery McNeil (knee) has undergone minor surgery on his knee, according to manager David Moyes. Dwight has had a minor surgery. I've just spoken to him as I've walked into the press confe...

Impact McNeil has picked up the option to receive a minor surgery on his knee, with the attacker going through with the operation this week. This will likely leave him out for at least another month, probably not having a chance of returning until at least March. This continues to be a tough blow for the attacker, as he has already nine matches due to the injury, last appearing against Wolves on Dec. 4.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

May require surgery McNeil (knee) is set for another assessment and may need knee surgery, according to manager David Moyes. "It looks like Dwight may need some surgery on his knee. We'll have to get...

Impact McNeil received a not-so-positive update Friday, as the attacker looks to be facing surgery after a spell on the sidelines due to a knee injury. He is still undergoing further assessment though, with this not yet confirmed. He will hope for better news than what is likely ahead, but if he were to require surgery, the attacker will likely not return this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined McNeil (knee) remains on the sideline, though there's hope he could return soon according to manager David Moyes. "We're hoping Dwight isn't too far away but we're just waiting on...

Impact McNeil remains on the mend from a lingering knee injury but is hoping to be nearing a return. Still there's no specific timeline on when McNeil will be fully fit and available once more. James Garner (back) is in full training and could take a larger role to fill in for McNeil.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Villa McNeil (knee) is out for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager David Moyes.

Impact McNeil will remain out for another game, missing his seventh straight match due to a knee injury. It is unclear how close he is to a return, as he seemingly just keeps being placed back further and further in his recovery. That said, he will look to see the field again soon, although he will have to train to make that come to fruition.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option for FA Cup match McNeil (knee) is out for Thursday's match against Peterborough, according to manager Sean Dyche. "Dwight won't make it this week. We're waiting on more news on that. It seems to be...

Impact McNeil will continue on the sidelines, unable to recover from his knee injury for a sixth consecutive match. It appears he isn't too close to a return either, with the club saying it is taking more time than anticipated. That said, he is likely also questionable or doubtful for the Jan. 15 match against Aston Villa.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday McNeil (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Sean Dyche. "I doubt Dwight will make the weekend. It's settling but getting it to that fin...

Impact McNeil looks likely to miss his fifth straight match, still not fully recovered from his knee injury. However, he does look to be nearing a return, as his manager did claim it was settling down and he just needs to pass the final stages of recovery. That said, if he isn't an option Saturday, a return against Peterborough in FA Cup action on Thursday could be a possibility.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Misses the cut McNeil (knee) is out for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact McNeil was likely subjected to a fitness test ahead of the match and most likely failed, as he has been left off the team sheet. This will be his fourth straight game out, although a return should be near, hoping that comes against Bournemouth on Saturday.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Nottingham game McNeil (knee) is considered a "touch-and-go scenario" for Sunday's game against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Sean Dyche in a recent press conference. "We'll have to wait a...

Impact McNeil has been sidelined with a knee injury since early December and is considered a late call for Sunday's game against Nottingham Forest. If he is unavailable, Iliman Ndiaye, if he has fully recovered from a tight calf, or Jack Harrison are likely to take his place.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Man City game McNeil (knee) will miss Thursday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact McNeil is making progress in his rehab but will skip his third straight game due to a knee injury. Everton will play their next game Sunday versus Nottingham Forest. Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Harrison are manning the offensive flanks in the boxing day's match.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt to face City McNeil (knee) is doubtful for Thursday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Sean Dyche. "Dwight is still touch and go, we're not sure on that, probably not for thi...

Impact McNeil looks to be nearing a return but Thursday will be too soon, as he has been handed the doubtful tag. That said, if he doesn't make the team on Thursday, he will likely be fit to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday. He has already missed two games, so he will hope for the soonest possible return.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected McNeil (knee) is not in the squad to face Chelsea on Sunday.

Impact McNeil misses his second straight match as he continues to recover from a knee injury. Jack Harrison takes McNeil's spot in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt Sunday McNeil (knee) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Chelsea, according to manager Sean Dyche. "Dwight is probably going to be touch-and-go,"

Impact McNeil has been struggling with a knee injury for months and is essentially questionable for every match. He's been able to play through it some weeks, and others he's been forced out. McNeil could be touch-and-go for a large part of the season with no real chance to fully recover from the injury coming soon.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out with knee injury McNeil missed out on Saturday's 0-0 draw against Arsenal due to a knee injury, according to manager Sean Dyche. "Unfortunately, he's been carrying a bit of a knee [injury]. It's no...

Impact McNeil sat out Saturday's match despite no prior notice of an injury, picking up a knee injury over the week. Luckily for the attacker, it doesn't appear to be serious and is more of an issue, as he will test out the injury next week. That said, he will hope to be fit in the meantime, currently questionable for the match against Chelsea on Dec. 22.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in win McNeil delivered five crosses (one accurate) to go with two shots (zero on goal), two chances created and two corners in Wednesday's 4-0 win against Wolverhampton.

Impact McNeil was active again on set pieces but wasn't involved in a goal. He delivered five crosses in the match, bringing his total to 91 in 13 EPL games this season, averaging seven crosses per game. He also created two chances and took two shots, bringing his totals to 33 chances created and 23 shots. McNeil will look to end his five-game streak without a goal or assist against Liverpool on Saturday.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Valiant effort in return to action McNeil registered five shots (one on goal), 16 crosses (seven accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Brentford.

Impact After being sidelined in the last outing due to a knee injury, McNeil returned with an impressive effort, as he produced season highs of 16 crosses, five shots and 43 completed passes. He also landed a season-high seven accurate crosses and had at least one shot on target for the third time in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again McNeil (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Brentford.

Impact McNeil is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Brentford after overcoming the minor knee issue he was dealing with before the break. It's likely to be a bit of a nagging issue, but the break may have provided enough time for McNeil to get fit and back to full minutes every match.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return McNeil (knee) is set to return for Saturday's clash with Brentford, per manager Sean Dyche. "Dwight has come through really well and has had a really good week."

Impact McNeil is set to return for Saturday's match after overcoming a knee injury. He was reportedly a late call for the final match before the international break, and the extra time to recover proved to be enough for McNeil to get fit once more.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE