Benitez provides fitness update on Everton duo
Everton will be without Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Yerry Mina against Tottenham Hotspur, according to Rafael Benitez.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the Spaniard relayed the latest on the Colombian and the Englishman, and it isn’t good news [Liverpool Echo].
The Toffees have been without Calvert-Lewin now for some time, so it is no real surprise to hear that he is still out, but they have really missed Mina in the last three games, and they need him back as quickly as possible.
Bad news for the Toffees.
The 27-year-old centre-back has missed the last three games, and that has seen the Toffees concede eight goals and lose all three matches.
They are really missing his presence and strength and also his nous; he knows how to wind opponents up and get in their heads.
It doesn’t seem as if Michael Keane, Ben Godfrey, or Mason Holgate can do that. So, the Toffees are really missing Mina.
Calvert-Lewin made a stunning start to the season, but this injury has taken its toll since then, and it is still keeping him out.
This is the last match before the international break, so hopefully, that break will give both Mina and Calvert-Lewin the time they need to recover.
The quicker they are both back, the better, really, but we are sure Benitez will have his side well prepared for the game on Sunday against Antonio Conte’s Spurs side.
In other Everton news, the Spaniard has provided an update on Lucas Digne.
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