Everton star Lucas Digne suffers grade one hamstring tear
Everton star Lucas Digne has suffered a grade one hamstring tear while away on international duty with France.
The Toffees skipper returned to Finch Farm without playing a game for his country, proving the injury was on the verge of happening since that draw against Manchester United.
Rafa Benitez will be praying for good news from further assessments expected ahead of the clash with West Ham.
The Bobble has shared the latest news on Digne on their official Twitter account, with more results expected soon.
“Lucas Digne’s initial diagnosis is a grade one tear to the hamstring,” he scored.
“As reports suggest, tests and assessments will be taking place at Finch Farm to determine the length of time Digne will be out for.”
Best news possible?
Grade one may sound bad, but that is the best it could possibly be and hopefully, it won’t be a full tear of the muscle.
It could be classed more of a strain than tear, and that could mean that he could still feature against West Ham.
Being realistic, Digne will be out of that clash and it should allow him to come back 100% the week after in the Premier League.
Ben Godfrey is likely to move across to left-back, but if Seamus Coleman isn’t fit either, it could be Anthony Gordon who has to move back into one of those roles.
Benitez has zero rotation options at full-back should his main options be injured, and that is the case at this current moment.
Everyone will be praying for good news.
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