Idrissa Gueye latest as seven players could miss Everton vs Sunderland clash
Idrissa Gueye represents one of many injury concerns ahead of Everton and Sunderland’s Sunday meeting.
The Toffees are preparing to welcome Regis Le Bris’ side to Hill Dickinson Stadium in the final home game of the campaign.
David Moyes’ side sit 10th in the Premier League and remain with an outside shout of securing European qualification in the final two outings of the season.
The Black Cats are in the same boat despite sitting a point behind the Merseyside outfit after back-to-back draws.
Everton and Sunderland are now set to meet, but both sides face fitness problems of their own as we round up the latest injury news.
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Everton to be without three vs Sunderland
The Blues haven’t covered themselves in glory recently after a string of massively frustrating results that have hampered their chances of Europe.
Throwing away leads and conceding late goals have become increasingly common, something that needs to change quickly.
| Date | Results |
| 10/05/26 | Brentford 2-2 Everton |
| 04/05/26 | Everton 1-2 Liverpool |
| 25/04/26 | West Ham 2-1 Everton |
| 19/04/26 | Everton 3-3 Manchester City |
| 11/04/26 | Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton |
There will be hope on Merseyside that can start in the penultimate game of the campaign against Sunderland.
Things won’t be made easier with Jack Grealish and Jarrad Branthwaite continuing their spell on the sidelines.
They will once again be joined by Gueye, with Moyes confirming that he won’t return against the Black Cats, but may feature against Tottenham on the final day.
Gueye will be absent from the Everton squad against Sunderland in a blow to the Toffees given how much of a regular he’s been under the Scot.
Sunderland potentially without four at Hill Dickinson Stadium
If things are frustrating for the L4 outfit, they aren’t any better for Le Bris and Co.
The Frenchman certainly going to be without Dan Ballard after he picked up a red card earlier in May against Wolves.
He was deemed to have pulled Tolu Arokodare’s hair, with the Black Cats’ appeal being rejected by the Premier League.
The defender will watch on alongside Romaine Mundle and Simon Moore who are both set to be ruled out in L4.
Bertrand Traore could make his return in red and white stripes as he faces a late fitness test to be included in the squad on Sunday.
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