Vitalii Mykolenko injury latest as five players could miss Fulham vs Everton
Vitalli Mykolenko missed Everton’s most recent encounter through injury.
Off the back of Everton’s 1-1 draw away to Brighton, the Toffees are back on the road this weekend when they travel to face Fulham.
The Cottagers sit on the same number of points and have an identical goal difference to the Toffees, but sit one place above them as a result of goals scored.
Fulham are favourites for the clash with Everton, which would see as many as five players missing as a result of injury.
Vitalli Mykolenko could miss Fulham encounter
Jarrad Branthwaite’s return from injury at Everton has been timely, with the Englishman having replaced Mykolenko at left-back for the Toffees’ draw with Brighton.
The Ukrainian missed out as a result of a knock sustained in training, and as things stand, he is a doubt for the trip to Craven Cottage.
Jack Grealish is the only other absentee for Everton, having sustained a foot injury that has ruled him out for the rest of the campaign.
As for the hosts, they could be without winter signing Oscar Bobb, who is currently being assessed ahead of the clash, though Marco Silva has already said that his inclusion is unlikely.
| Everton | Reason | Fulham |
| Jack Grealish | Injury | Sasa Lukic |
| Vitalii Mykolenko | Injury | Rodrigo Muniz |
| Injury | Oscar Bobb |
He could join Rodrigo Muniz and Sasa Lukic on the sidelines, both of whom are definitely set to miss Saturday’s game.
Could Tyrique George make his Everton debut vs Fulham?
Tyrique George was Everton’s only signing of the winter, having arrived on loan from Chelsea with an option to buy at the end of the campaign.
David Moyes has already confirmed his availability for the trip to Craven Cottage, but given his lack of minutes recently, any impact is likely to be off the bench.
George has played just 52 minutes of football dating back to the end of November, and will require time to get up to speed.
However, with Dwight McNeil likely in a troubled situation given his failed move to Crystal Palace on deadline day, the teenager may be utilised sooner than initially planned.
The 19-year-old’s last goal involvement for Chelsea came back in October, when he scored in a 4-3 win for the Blues over Wolves in the Carabao Cup.