Yerry Mina returns to Everton training after injury lay-off
Everton defender Yerry Mina has returned to light training and he could be available for the trip to Manchester City, according to The Bobble.
The Colombian has missed the last few games, and his return to action will be a massive boost for Rafa Benitez’s side.
The Toffees are without a win in their last five games, losing three of them. They will face City after the international break, and Mina could feature.
Mason Holgate picked up a red card in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham last weekend, and Everton are short of options at the back.
Mina has now returned to Finch Farm, and has started light training.
Abdoulaye Doucoure is also making a quick recovery and he is expected to return shortly as well. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is still not ready to return to training.
Big boost
Benitez showered praise on Fabian Delph after he returned from injury and made an impact against Spurs.
The Spaniard revealed that he is hopeful that other players will return shortly. It seems Mina will be back, and Doucoure will return anytime within this month.
Mina has been brilliant this season. He is a leader at the back, although Benitez is not happy with his chattering habit.
The Colombian has been colossal at the back, and it won’t be an exaggeration to say Everton have relied on him heavily.
It is a big problem at the same time, as his injury problems remains a big issue. The Athletic recently claimed that Mina could be offloaded in the summer as well.
In other Everton news, this Toffees defender is being watched very close with a major exit on the cards