Everton star Richarlison hopes to be fit for Saturday
Everton star Richarlison hopes to be fit for the Premier League clash against Watford on Saturday.
The Liverpool Echo report that the Brazilian is “hopeful” of being passed fit to play against his old club, especially with Dominic Calvert-Lewin still injured.
The 24-year-old hasn’t played since the 3-1 win over Burnley, but with Abdoulaye Doucoure joining Calvert-Lewin on the injury list, it is good to hear that Richarlison should be available.
Finally, some good news for the Toffees.
This season, Rafael Benitez’s side have been hit with some cruel injuries to big players, so it is good to hear that Richarlison is edging closer to a return.
So far this season, he has scored once and provided one assist, and you would think he could come into the side for Alex Iwobi or Salomon Rondon.
Of course, it is only Wednesday, but the signs seem promising for Richarlison to be involved on Saturday in an important match for the Toffees.
After the defeat on Sunday, Everton need to bounce back with a win against a pretty poor Watford side who were just thrashed 5-0 by Liverpool.
The Brazilian has scored twice against his old club, and his return could be a much-needed boost for Benitez and his side, who are set to be without key players for an extended period of time.
Therefore, let us all hope that Richarlison is fit and raring to go this weekend.
In other Everton news, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to be the subject of a five-way transfer battle.
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