Jarrad Branthwaite in an Everton tracksuit, with David Moyes in a circular frame alongside him
Credit: Imago
Daniel Lewis
Mon 20 October 2025 15:12, UK
Everton favourite Jarrad Branthwaite has had a hugely frustrating time of things of late on the injury front.
England international Branthwaite was injured in Everton’s pre-season loss to Roma and has not played a minute of competitive action this campaign.
David Moyes revealed on Friday that Branthwaite was back training at Finch Farm on the grass and a comeback looked close.
However, the centre-back has suffered another setback in what is a cruel blow for both himself and indeed Moyes.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in a tracksuit top.
Credit: Imago
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Branthwaite is a contender for England’s World Cup squad, but on the basis of the past three months or so, that is now looking unlikely.
The 23-year-old has not been able to showcase his talents to Thomas Tuchel, and nor will he for the foreseeable future.
More to follow…