Everton welcome Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup and David Moyes will hope to have close to a fully fit squad
HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: David Moyes, Manager of Everton portrait before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Hull City and Everton at MKM Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Hull, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
David Moyes will hope to have a clean bill of health(Image: Richard Sellers/Allstar, Getty Images)
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As many as nine players could be absent from Everton's Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle United as David Moyes awaits news on whether three of his stars will be available for the clash. The Toffees take on Newcastle on Thursday before making the trip to St James' Park four days later in the Premier League.
Moyes was without Jack Grealish and Jarrad Branthwaite for Everton's defeat to Arsenal. The on-loan Manchester City star missed the match due to illness, while Jarrad Branthwaite continued his return protocol from concussion.
The defender suffered the problem when he collided with Emi Martinez during the clash with Chelsea. His availability will depend on his progress through protocols.
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Vitalii Mykolenko is another concern for Moyes after he was withdrawn during Everton's Premier League loss to Arsenal. The Scottish boss was unable to shed any light on the defender's condition at the full-time whistle of that match.
Newcastle have more concerns. There is doubt surrounding Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Lewis Miley, who are both hoping to feature in the club's matchday squad.
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Miley was unavailable for the Crystal Palace fixture due to a glute problem, while Fernandez-Pardo was ruled out through illness.
HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite feels his leg after a heavy challenge during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Hull City and Everton at MKM Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Hull, United Kingdom. (Photo by Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Jarrad Branthwaite could be a doubt for the Carabao Cup clash(Image: Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images)
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"These two players are still doubts and question marks if they can make it," Jaissle said. "Still two days to decide if they are able to be in the squad but we don't want to take any additional risk."
Tino Livramento remains in rehabilitation and could be back in contention 'soon', while Ewen Jaouen is ruled out with a hamstring injury expected to sideline him until December.
Mattias Jaissle was tight-lipped about whether Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey could start after both came off the bench at the weekend against Crystal Palace.
"Again, without picking now already the starting XI and telling you, both of them making progress day by day," he said.
"You see their physicality is getting better and better. When there's the time to start, I will not tell you right now, but the progress is obviously to see."
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