Everton v Nottingham Forest: Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jarrad Branthwaite injury news
The Everton trio of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jarrad Branthwaite and Idrissa Gueye will need late fitness tests ahead of Nottingham Forest.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men travel to Goodison Park to take on the Toffees on 21 April in a relegation six pointer.
Calvert-Lewin and Gueye and missed the Chelsea clash while Branthwaite picked up an injury, but according to the injury expert Ben Dinnery, they’ve all been given a 75 per cent chance to play this one.
Everton have to pick up three points v Nottingham Forest
The upcoming game is a pivotal fixture in the Premier League’s relegation battle.
With both teams fighting to avoid the drop, the stakes are incredibly high.
The Toffees, currently sitting in 16th place, are in dire need of a victory to ensure their survival in the top flight.
The game is particularly significant for them due to the precarious nature of their position in the league table.
A win against Forest would not only boost their points tally but also significantly impact their goal difference, a factor that could prove decisive in the final standings.
Moreover, a victory would provide Everton with much-needed momentum and confidence heading into the final stretch of the season.
The potential return of key players like Calvert-Lewin and Gueye from injury is a boost and having Branthwaite fit is also crucial.
A win all but ensures that the Toffees will stay in the Premier League next season and that’s got to be the target for them.
In other Everton news, a senior player may never start for the club again after the Chelsea loss and is now very likely to leave in June.
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