Jarrad Branthwaite Injury: Still not ready to return

Branthwaite (hamstring) is still not ready to return for Everton, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "Jarrad's getting closer, but he's certainly not there yet. Hopefully we get him back because he's a huge player for us. He's a player who has big value and we have lots of hopes for him. I think it'll be a few before we're at that stage (of Jarrad returning)."

Branthwaite is still several weeks away from making his return from his hamstring injury since he hasn't yet resume team training. A return from the center-back would be a big boost for the Toffees' backline since he has been an undisputed starter in the backline last season. That said, until he returns full fit, Michael Keane is seeing a bigger role in central defense.