Latest Everton injury update as key player returns seem unlikely for David Moyes’ side

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Everton’s season has been plagued by injuries, disrupting momentum and testing squad depth. Key players have faced long spells out, impacting their performances. So, can they overcome these setbacks and finish the season strong under David Moyes.

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00:00David Moyes has admitted Dwight McNeil is not close to returning to action for Everton.

00:07The versatile forward has missed the past two months due to a knee injury, with his

00:11last game being a 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wondress on 4 December.

00:16McNeil underwent surgery earlier this month and is working on his return to full fitness.

00:21Everton have won their past three Premier League matches, but Moyes is short on attacking

00:26options.

00:27Injury updates also include Dominic Calvert-Lewin out long-term with a hamstring complaint,

00:33and Yusuf Chimiti still recovering from a thigh injury.

00:37Emanjo Brogia is expected back sooner than initially thought after his 12-week ankle

00:42injury lay-off.

00:43Everton's injury woes also include Ilman Ndiaye, who limped off against Liverpool with a knee

00:49injury.

00:50If it's a Grade 3 tear, Ndiaye could miss up to 10 weeks.

00:54His absence is a significant blow as he scored eight goals in 26 appearances this season.

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