EVERTON NEWS

Andros Townsend - Scores goal, assist in win Townsend scored a goal on two shots (two on target) and registered an assist in Monday's 3-1 win over Burnley. In addition, he was handed a yellow card in the 53rd minute.

Impact Townsend kicked off a six-minute surge by the Toffees that saw the club go from trailing by a goal to leading by two. In four matches with Everton this year, the forward has racked up one goal on four shots (four on target), two assists and 14 crosses (four accurate). Townsend should continue to provide top-end fantasy value pushing the attack from the right side heading into Saturday's clash with Aston Villa.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Confirmed out multiple weeks Calvert-Lewin has been playing with a broken toe but will miss two-to-three weeks because of a quad injury, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact This is a blow to the Everton attack, as it'll keep him out some favorable matches against Burnley, Villa and Norwich. The first test is against Burnley on Monday with Richarlison leading what is either a 5-4-1 or 3-4-3 formation. That said, newcomer Salomon Rondon could enter the XI at some point, as well.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iwobi's character and determination leave Everton boss Benitez in awe ' Goal.com Everton manager Rafa Benitez has praised Alex Iwobi’s character and determination after helping the Toffees beat Championship side Huddersfield.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Yerry Mina - Back in starting XI Mina (knock) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Burnley.

Impact Mina returns to the XI Monday after missing the match before the break with a knock. This time, he's starting over Mason Holgate, something that will continue to be musical chairs at center-back for Everton this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seamus Coleman - Starting versus Burnley Coleman (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Burnley.

Impact Despite tweaking his hamstring last week, Coleman is good to go Monday and in the starting XI. The hope is that he doesn't suffer a recurrence and it's the main question for him in Monday's match, as it appears he's playing in a wider position as possibly part of a five-man back line.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Out against Burnley Calvert-Lewin (thigh, toe) is not in the squad for Monday's match against Burnley.

Impact Calvert-Lewin is a surprise absence Monday after Rafa Benitez gave no update in his press conference last week. His absence forced Everton into a new formation with Richarlison leading the attacking line. The hope for Calvert-Lewin is that whatever injury is keeping him out, will only be short term.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Everton looks to maintain unbeaten start in EPL

Everton looks to maintain its unbeaten start to the Premier League season under recently hired manager Rafa Benitez in a home match against Burnley

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rondon and Benitez. Warnock and Kenny. Redknapp and Kranjcar. Why managers sign the same players Rafa Benitez has signed Salomon Rondon and Andros Townsend at Everton - so why do managers go back for the same players?

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lukaku marks Chelsea homecoming with 2 goals in 3-0 win

Romelu Lukaku enjoyed quote the homecoming at Stamford Bridge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Rodriguez - Remains unlikely to play Rodriguez is working his way back to match fitness and is unlikely for Monday's match against Burnley, according to manager Rafa Benitez. "To get match fitness, it means he has to...

Impact There have been clubs interested in Rodriguez, but nothing has happened with it and he continues to train with the team. For now, he's apparently lacking match fitness and it's unknown when he'll be an option again for Everton.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Davies - Struggling for minutes Davies is close to being ready again following an undisclosed injury, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact Davies is close to being ready again, but that doesn't really mean much for a bench player who hasn't gotten on the pitch when healthy. He's firmly behind Abdoulaye Doucoure and Allan in the midfield and unless those guys get hurt, he won't see much pitch time in league play.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Back in full training Mina (knock) is back in full training and is available for Monday's match against Burnley, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact Mina started the second match of the season and similar to last campaign, he'll likely be moved in and out of the XI. The worst part is that it's never known who will start on Everton's back line, as Mason Holgate and Michael Keane also see a considerable amount of time on the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Godfrey - Should be option going forward Godfrey is back in full training and should be an option going forward, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact There was never much made about an injury for Godfrey, but it looks like he's ready to go again. It's unknown what role he'll have on this back line, but he was a favorite of Carlo Ancelotti en route to 29 starts and should find time under Benitez.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seamus Coleman - Could be available Monday Coleman (hamstring) could be available for Monday's match against Burnley, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact This is a positive update on Coleman, but if he tries to play through a hamstring injury, that could make things worse. At this point, it doesn't make sense to push him through the injury with other options like Ben Godfrey and Jonjoe Kenny available. While Coleman could be available, it's hard to see him starting a week after suffering a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Pictured in training Calvert-Lewin (thigh, toe) was pictured in training ahead of Monday's match against Burnley.

Impact Calvert-Lewin used the last two weeks to get back some health and fitness, which should help him remain in the starting XI Monday. He's someone who fights through minor issues and that's expected to be the case in this instance against Burnley, who he scored twice against last season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iwobi: Benitez is always trying to help me at Everton ' Goal.com Alex Iwobi has credited Everton manager Rafael Benitez for his improved form at the start of the season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Brazil seeks FIFA punishment for players who skipped matches

Brazil has triggered a FIFA regulation in a bid to prevent eight players from competing for their respective clubs in the English Premier League this weekend

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seamus Coleman - Hamstring injury confirmed Coleman suffered a hamstring injury while away on international duty and has to be assessed.

Impact It doesn't look like Coleman will be ready to start following the break, which happened a couple times last season. He continues to pick up injuries with the national team and that in turn hurts his spot at Everton. The question is who will replace him at right-back since Ben Godfrey hasn't even made a squad yet. There's a chance Mason Holgate moves to the flank, allowing Yerry Mina and Michael Keane to start centrally. Jonjoe Kenny is also in the team and could be considered.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seamus Coleman - Picks up undisclosed injury Coleman has returned to Everton following an injury picked up with the Ireland national team.

Impact More information should be revealed in the coming days, but it's yet another injury for Coleman suffered on international duty. He seems to pick up an issue every season away from Everton and that eventually led to just 18 starts last campaign. If he's forced to miss time, Rafa Benitez has some decisions to make at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Holgate - Two starts thus far Holgate has started two of Everton's three matches to open the season.

Impact Holgate has played 90 minutes twice while sitting out Everton's second match of the season against Leeds. The defender has the second highest amount of clearances on the team with ten, only one behind team-leader Michael Keane.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seamus Coleman - Starts in all three games Coleman has started all three games for Everton to open the new season.

Impact Coleman has been locked into his role at right back playing every minute of Everton's opening three fixtures. The defender has the second highest amount of tackles on the team with seven thus far.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Keane - Locked into starting role Keane has started all three of Everton's matches to open the new season.

Impact Keane continues to be a nailed on starter for Everton playing every minute of their opening three fixtures. The defender leads the Toffees with four blocks and 11 clearances to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salomon Rondon - Signs with Everton Rondon has completed a two-year deal with Everton from Chinese side Dalian Professional.

Impact Rondon is back in the Premier League after spending the last two seasons in China (as well as a loan at CSKA Moscow). Prior, he was a regular for the likes of Newcastle and West Brom, scoring 35 goals across four seasons. He gives Everton some depth and flexibility behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin up front.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Back where I belong': Ronaldo completes return to Man U

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his return to Manchester United after 12 years, saying the club always had "a special place in my heart.”

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus announces Ronaldo exit, signs Kean as a replacement

Juventus has announced the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and secured his replacement

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS