Everton midfielder Tom Davies could be back in weeks as he takes training outside
Everton midfielder Tom Davies has taken part in fitness drills outside the gym in a new injury boost for Frank Lampard this week, as reported by Liverpool Echo.
The midfielder suffered a knee injury during a training session in Sydney before the game against Celtic.
It was thought that he could be out for months, and the setback would be a severe one. He returned to the UK and the scans revealed that his injury is not serious as previously suspected.
The 24-year-old has started light training on Friday [9 December] and it won’t be long before he returns to action.
Big few months
A product of the club youth academy, Davies has made 167 appearances for the Toffees in all competitions since making his debut in 2015.
He is a classy central midfielder who has the ability to take the ball forward and pick smart passes.
However, in recent years, his progress has halted a bit and he has struggled to reach the heights as per expectations.
The next few months are absolutely vital for him. He has a contract at the club until 2023, and it is unclear whether Lampard will offer him a new deal.
Davies has made only three starts in the Premier League this season, and a further four have come from the bench.
After he returns to full fitness, he will have to prove to Lampard that he deserves a new contract and that he can be a valuable asset.
The problem is Alex Iwobi has been used as a central midfielder by Lampard, and he has been superb in recent months.
Let’s hope he can recover quickly and fight for his place at Goodison Park.