Photos emerge of long-term absentee Andre Gomes spotted in Everton first-team training
Photos have emerged of long-term absentee Andre Gomes back in first-team training with the Everton squad.
The Liverpool Echo posted the images on their website on Friday (1 December), with the Portuguese international spotted joining in with the rest of the Toffees players in a training drill this week.
The 30-year-old midfielder, who spent last season on loan at Lille, hasn’t made a single appearance for the Blues this campaign after being sidelined through injury since August.
Positive
It’s positive news to see Gomes back in training with the rest of the Everton players after he has endured a difficult time with injuries over the past few years.
Since joining the Toffees from Barcelona in 2018, the midfielder has made 100 appearances for the club, scoring two goals and laying on seven assists.
After being deemed surplus to requirements by previous Blues boss Frank Lampard, he went out on loan to French side Lille last season, where he scored three goals and laid on two assists in 27 appearances.
Sean Dyche may be more open to giving the Portuguese a chance at Goodison Park than his predecessor as he looks to be closing in on a return to full fitness.
But even if that isn’t the case and the door is no longer open to him on Merseyside, he is coming back at just the right time to make a January switch to another club.
In other Everton news, Jamie Carragher has shared a “huge” admission ahead of the game against Nottingham Forest.