Everton manager David Moyes has delivered a significant injury update that could have major implications for the Toffees’ remaining fixtures, confirming that two key players may have featured for the final time this campaign.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, Moyes revealed that fresh injury concerns have left the pair facing extended periods on the sidelines.
While the club has not yet issued official confirmation on the exact nature or severity of the issues, the timing — late in the season — has raised fears they could miss the run-in entirely.
The news comes as a bitter blow to Everton, who have relied heavily on squad depth and experienced performers to navigate a challenging campaign marked by inconsistent results and a congested fixture list.
Sources close to the club suggest one of the duo suffered a recurrence of a previous problem during training, while the other picked up a new knock in the recent draw against Manchester City.Moyes, known for his no-nonsense approach, struck a cautious tone when addressing the media. “It’s disappointing,” he said. “We’ll give them every chance, but we have to be realistic.
These things can take time, and with only a handful of games left, it’s possible they’ve played their last match of the season.”The absence of the pair places increased pressure on younger squad members and fringe players to step up. Tim Iroegbunam, who impressed in midfield against City, is expected to continue in one of the vacated roles, while defensive and attacking adjustments will be required elsewhere.
Crystal Palace, currently enjoying a strong run of form under their own manager, will be eyeing this as an opportunity to exploit Everton’s reshuffled side at Selhurst Park. For the Toffees, the focus now shifts to survival mode — both in terms of league position and managing what remains of their squad resources.Fans have taken to social media to express frustration at yet another injury setback in what has been a stop-start season.
Everton will be hoping for positive scans and swift recoveries, but as Moyes himself acknowledged, the priority remains getting the best out of the players who are fit and available for the decisive weeks ahead.