Everton Team News Page 18 - Soccer

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Makes four clearances in draw Calvert-Lewin had zero shots and made four clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.

Impact Calvert-Lewin went largely unnoticed on the attacking end, even failing to attempt a single shot for the first time since November. However, the striker found another way to contribute, providing some substantial help on defense when the opposition started launching cross after cross after cross into Everton's box. Though, with his last goal dating back from Oct. 29, Calvert-Lewin will remain hard-pressed to rediscover his scoring tough sooner than later.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite - Scores opener against Brighton Branthwaite scored a goal off his lone shot and made seven clearances, one interception and three blocks during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.

Impact Branthwaite had another solid performance at the heart of the defense, racking up five or more interceptions for the fifth time over his last seven starts, but also made a huge impact on the attacking end as he opened the scoring for Everton with a brilliant strike after the opposing defense failed to clear a free kick lifted into the box. That's now two goals over the last four starts for the center-back, who's been one of his team's most reliable fantasy performers as of late.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Godfrey - Major minutes Godfrey has gone the full 90 two matches in a row, both ending in 1-1 draws.

Impact Godfrey was forced off with an illness against Manchester city but since then he's been on the pitch for every single minute. The right-back could fall out of the team now that Seamus Coleman is back available once more, though a variety of injuries have slowed down Coleman's season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite rockets Everton in front of Brighton | Premier League

FEBRUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

Lewis Norman Dobbin - Picks up ankle issue Dobbin was held out for Saturday's match against Brighton due to an ankle injury, manager Sean Dyche told reporters following the 1-1 draw.

Impact Dobbin appears to have picked up his first injury of the new year ahead of Saturday's match, missing out on the contest due to ankle issues. The club will be disappointed to lose the depth in their squad, but outside of that, it shouldn't affect much, as he has only appeared nine times all season, with one of those being a start. He will now look to shake off the injury and return within the next two weeks, either against West Ham on Saturday or against Manchester United on March 9.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Idrissa Gueye - Comes off injured Gueye was taken off in the 49th minute of Saturday's match against Brighton due to an apparent groin issue, as manager Sean Dyche told reporters after the contest, "Idrissa had to...

Impact Gueye seems to be the latest player to have been affected by the injury bug, picking up an apparent groin issue Saturday. Luckily for the player, it appears to only be minor, as he tried to give it a go in the second half before conceding to the bench just four minutes after the restart. He will hope to heal up and avoid the injury list in their next match against West Ham on Saturday, as he has started in Everton's past four matches after returning from AFCON.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaliy Mykolenko - Cleared to start Mykolenko (knock) is in the starting XI for Everton's match against Brighton on Saturday.

Impact Mykolenko is good to go after dealing with a knock suffered on Monday against Crystal Palace. The fullback starts his ninth consecutive match whipping in eight crosses and creating three chances over his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Seamus Coleman - Makes bench against Brighton Coleman (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Brighton.

Impact Coleman returned to training in the buildup to the match and has been passed fit enough to feature in Saturday's squad. The veteran fullback has made just one start in the new year.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Everton's midfield dilemma - and how Amadou Onana can help Everton boast options in midfield at last, so which combination from Amadou Onana, Idrissa Gueye and James Garner should Sean Dyche pick?

FEBRUARY 22 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Seamus Coleman - Returns to grass Coleman (illness) was back in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip versus Brighton. "Seamus was ill earlier in the week, he was back in today - he still sounds a little bit g...

Impact Coleman was forced to miss last match with an illness, but is working to return to match fitness and could be in contention for Saturday. Ben Godfrey has been taking his spot at right back and could see a start against Brighton if Vitaliy Mykolenko (strain) is indeed ruled out.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaliy Mykolenko - Picks up knock Mykolenko has been dealing with a minor knock picked up during Monday's 1-1 draw to Crystal Palace and is "hopeful" to play ahead of Saturday's trip to Brighton, per manager Sean D...

Impact Mykolenko missed just one match through injury so far, having started all 20 games played for Everton, totaling two goals with an average of three clearances and two crosses per contest. If there is a chance that the defender does not pass fitness, then a few chances would be made in the back line with Ben Godfrey likely to move to left back, with either Seamus Coleman an option to start at right back if he is ready to play, or Ashley Young would move back to the back line against Brighton.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulaye Doucoure - Starts and takes three shots Doucoure generated three shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Doucoure was back in the starting XI after missing three games with a hamstring injury. The midfielder co-led Everton in shots during the match, but that wasn't enough to earn the win at home. He was a regular starter before the absence and scored six goals in the campaign.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dwight McNeil - Assists versus Palace McNeil assisted once to go with 10 crosses (five accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Crystal Palace.

Impact McNeil created Amadou Onana's equalizer in the 84th minute with his fifth assist in the campaign. The midfielder was coming from five games with no goals or assists, though -- he has two goals as well. He also led Everton in both chances created and crosses in the match, but it wasn't enough to help them win at home.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Onana - Scores equalizer as sbu Onana scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Onana subbed on in the second half and scored the equalizer in the 84th minute with his second goal in the season. The midfielder logged his second appearance off bench since recovering from a knee injury. Before that, he started five games in a row, and will now look to reclaim his spot in the squad.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Pickford - Makes two saves in draw Pickford made two saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Pickford conceded once in the second half and made two or less saves for the 11th time in the campaign. The goalkeeper was coming from six clean sheets in his prior 11 starts, though. He will look to bounce back at Brighton on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Seamus Coleman - Dealing with illness Coleman was absent from Monday's clash with Crystal Palace due to an illness. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Seamus went down with an illness, unfortunately. Couldn't make the...

Impact Coleman was reportedly in line to get the start before failing under the weather. Instead, Ben Godfrey made his fourth consecutive start at right-back while Ashley Young featured further up the pitch. If the veteran Coleman can get back to 100 percent, he could be in contention to feature versus Brighton on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Dyche discusses Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal-scoring drought | Premier League

FEBRUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

Amadou Onana preaches patience after Everton's draw v. Crystal Palace | Premier League

FEBRUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

Amadou Onana's towering header equalizes for Everton v. Crystal Palace | Premier League

FEBRUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

Abdoulaye Doucoure - Starting against Palace Doucoure (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Doucoure makes his return to the team sheet after spending the club's past three matches on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue. The midfielder should be expected to remain in the starting XI from here on out as long as he avoids injuries, as he has been given the start in every match he has been available for this season.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Gomes - Starts to work on grass Gomes (calf) started to train on grass but is still expected to miss another couple of weeks as manager Sean Dyche stated, "Andre [Gomes] is back on the grass, but it still has to...

Impact Gomes still isn't scheduled for a return until sometime in early March, but his return to training on grass is a decent development in the player's recovery. It also seems as if the club is taking his return very cautiously, as the midfielder has dealt with multiple calf issues throughout the season that have limited him to three appearances. He will hope to not see any setbacks and return to play on his expected date against West Ham on Mar. 2nd.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulaye Doucoure - Possible for return Monday Doucoure (hamstring) is in question for Monday's contest against Crystal Palace, as manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "[he] has got a chance and is back in the thinking."

Impact Doucoure eyes a return to play after spending the past five matches on the sideline, dealing with an issue around his hamstring. The midfielder had trained this past week, so his addition should be expected to the team to face Palace. If this is the case, he hopes to find the starting XI, having started in every match he has been available for this season. However, he may find the bench to take his return cautiously, leaving Idrissa Gueye to get the start once again.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Godfrey - Training ahead of Monday Godfrey (illness) is back to training with the team ahead of Monday's match versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Godfrey looks to be good to go for Monday after returning to training following an illness. He is expected to return to right back, starting the last three matches while totaling 14 clearances, eight tackles (four won) and three crosses (zero accurate) in that span.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulaye Doucoure - Back on grass Doucoure (hamstring) was seen back in training with Everton ahead of Monday's match versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Doucoure is continuing his return to the pitch as he shows positive signs of a return on Monday after missing the last three matches with a hamstring injury. If he progresses well in training in the next few days, the midfielder will aim for a starting spot against Crystal Palace.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulaye Doucoure - Close to return Doucoure (hamstring) is closing in on a return to play ahead of Monday's match against Crystal Palace, as manager Sean Dyche announced, "Hopefully, Doucs gets back with the group,...

Impact Doucoure has been out the past three matches, now missing six of the club's last seven contests due to his hamstring issue, but appears to possibly be an option for the club's next contest based on the latest developments. He has already trained over the past two weeks, so his update in fitness should come as no surprise, with the midfielder already making decent strides in recovery last week. If he is healthy by Monday, expect Doucoure to most likely get the start, as he has been one of their most important players this season, starting in every match he has been available for.

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