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Everton injury news ahead of the Premier League clash against Arsenal.
David Moyes says that Jarrad Branthwaite is available for Everton’s trip to Arsenal.
The centre-back recently returned from a serious hamstring injury that required surgery. But the Toffees opted to leave Branthwaite on Merseyside for the warm-weather training camp.
That caused some speculation that Branthwaite could be sidelined for the clash against Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday. But while Everton have to manage the 23-year-old cautiously, he will be travelling to North London.
Everton boss Moyes said: “Jarrad we think we will be OK and are hoping everyone is fine. We do [have to be cautious]. We had to leave him out one of the games (a 2-1 win at Fulham), I think there was a bit of criticism because we changed the team around for different reasons but it was mainly because we couldn’t play him at the time.
“He’s back long enough, we played him Saturday-Tuesday and also because afterwards, we have had the best part of a 10-day rest. There are times you have to look after the players. The time and length of his injury has meant we’d always have to be mindful of it.
“He plays a big part, he is a really good player. We want him to be fit but have also got to take some advice at times.”
Jack Grealish continues to recover from a fractured foot and may not play again this season. Meanwhile, Charly Alcaraz is doubtful because of a muscle issue.
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