Michael Kenrick 03/08/2024 17comments  |  Jump to last

Everton travel a short distance into Lancashire to take on Preston NE in the fourth of their pre-season friendly games this afternoon at Deepdale, kick-off 3:00 pm.

Sean Dyche sees a degree of relief as key first-team players were plagued by injuries but James Tarkowski returns after suffering a glute issue, while Jarrad Branthwaite remains absent and social media is rife with claims that James Garner has done in a hamstring.

Left-back Vitalii Mykolenko also returns after hitting a setback in his recovery from ankle ligament damage suffered at the end of last season. Midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye is also back in action having missed the past two games.

Nathan Patterson is still recovering from a hamstring issue he suffered at the start of April. The right-back required surgery and meant he missed representing Scotland at Euro 2024. Jordan Pickford is not due back for duty until next week as he enjoys a well-earned break after the goalkeeper’s heroics ensured England finished Euros runners-up for consecutive tournaments.

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Youssef Chermiti was also absent against Coventry City. The striker had developed a foot issue and the club were awaiting the results of tests. Jesper Lindstrom signed from Napoli on a season-long loan last week. The forward has had a minor thigh problem so the Blues have been cautious.

Dele Alli continues his long path of recovery with Everton despite being out of contract, but is said to be nearing full training. New signing Jesper Lindstrøm starts while Jake O’Brien is on the bench.

Everton: Virginia, Young, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Gana, Iroegbunam, Harrison, McNeil, Lindstrøm, Calvert-Lewin

Subs: Crellin, Tyrer, Holgate, Ndiaye, Maupay, Beto, O’Brien, Armstrong, Campbell, Dixon, Metcalfe

The streaming link for today's game (if you are a paid-up, registered and logged in member!) is Everton Live.

 

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Raymond Fox
1 Posted 03/08/2024 at 13:05:25
What can you say except that it gives the younger less experienced players a little time in first team colours.
Derek Knox
2 Posted 03/08/2024 at 13:14:17
Hope they haven't suffered 'jet lag' getting there, as that will not be acceptable as another excuse for a piss-poor performance.

Hoping to see more of what may resemble the first team, and more importantly some game plan with a co-ordinated attack, midfield and defence. COYB

Paul Hewitt
3 Posted 03/08/2024 at 13:15:21
Players made of glass nowadays.
Billy Bradshaw
4 Posted 03/08/2024 at 13:21:54
Hope it's not more struggle with Sean.
Danny O’Neill
5 Posted 03/08/2024 at 13:26:31
Can’t make this one. A combination of family travel and that it’s been sold out for weeks.

Have a good day out to those attending let’s just hope we get a performance.

That injury list doesn’t make pleasant reading. Let’s hope the club are being cautious ahead of the season.

Ian Bennett
6 Posted 03/08/2024 at 13:52:55
Tarkowski back, but something ain't right on Branthwaite.

Garner injury rumours look true.

Michael Kenrick
7 Posted 03/08/2024 at 13:59:31
Jesper Lindstrøm wears the No 29 shirt, last worn by Ruben Vinagre.

But Everton kindly avoid numbering their subs so still no idea what number Jake O'Brien will wear???

Ian Bennett
8 Posted 03/08/2024 at 14:01:17
No Doucoure, Garner, Branthwaite, Pickford, Coleman, Patterson, Chermiti, Alli
Dale Self
9 Posted 03/08/2024 at 14:19:39
Hey Yankoffs, it's on Fux Deportes if you dare to watch.
Marc Hints
10 Posted 03/08/2024 at 14:20:25
According to few on Twitter Branthwaite has had surgery and is out for a while
Garner rumours is 8 weeks out as well
Derek Knox
11 Posted 03/08/2024 at 14:28:23
Michael @ 7, Vinagre ?

Let's hope he can 'chip' in and prove his worth in salt, may even pepper their goal !

Rob Halligan
12 Posted 03/08/2024 at 14:33:32
Marc # 10……….don't believe everything you read on Twitter. In fact don’t believe anything you read on Twitter.
Marc Hints
13 Posted 03/08/2024 at 14:49:28
Roger that Rob
Paul Birmingham
14 Posted 03/08/2024 at 14:54:46
Hopefully theres a some good positives to come from this game today.

Been on a walk to the new stadium with my lad and its majestic!

Hopefully soon matters off the pitch are resolved very soon, a new leadership and positive momentum, for Everton in the last season at Goodison Park.

UTFTs!

Kieran Kinsella
15 Posted 03/08/2024 at 15:04:18
"Dele Alli continues his long path of recovery with Everton despite being out of contract, but is said to be nearing full training."

This is like waiting on the arrival of the Chris Samuelson Fortress Fund check in the mail.

Ben King
16 Posted 03/08/2024 at 15:12:25
Kieran #15

That’s hilarious mate! Good memory

Pat Kelly
17 Posted 03/08/2024 at 15:12:31
If Dele can get fit enough for a few seconds to sign his name we'll give him a new contract.

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