Everton have been one of the most in from sides in the Premier League since the turn of the year.
Once Sean Dyche departed and David Moyes was in post, it quickly became apparent that Everton were a lot better than their first half of the season performances.
Moyes implemented a more attacking-based approach and it immediately paid dividends on the pitch, as they won three of his first four games.
Everton remain nine unbeaten and now reside a whopping 17 points clear of the relegation zone, which is pretty remarkable.
Though, the Toffees have started to slow down of late as they’re feeling the effects of mounting injuries to their creative players.
Iliman Ndiaye has been sidelined since the Merseyside Derby in February but he’s now closing in on a return and Newcastle striker William Osula has a message for him.
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Newcastle United striker William Osulu reacts to Iliman Ndiaye injury news
Iliman Ndiaye has been a big miss over these last six weeks and it’s evident by the fact the goals have started to dry up.
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But, in a major boost to Moyes and his squad, Ndiaye is now back in training and shared the positive news on his Instagram account.
Newcastle forward William Osulu commented under the post, stating: “Skilliiii back like he never left!!”
Osulu played with Ndiaye at Sheffield United and clearly the pair have maintained their relationship since moving on to Everton and Newcastle, respectively.
Ndiaye could make his return to action on Wednesday, as the Toffees travel across Stanley Park to face fierce rivals Liverpool at Anfield.
Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury update
Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are the other two notable absentees on the treatment table at the moment.
McNeil underwent knee surgery earlier this year whilst Calvert-Lewin has been out with a hamstring injury, which he sustained away at Brighton.
Speaking just before the international break, Moyes admitted he didn’t expect to have any of the aforementioned trio fit and available for Liverpool.
“I don’t think we’re necessarily going to have any of them back after the [international] break but we’ve got three boys there – Dwight, Ili and Dom – who we could all do with seeing back if we could,” the 61-year-old said.
Ndiaye seems to have made significant progress since then and could be named on the bench, but McNeil and Calvert-Lewin still appear a little way off.