The Senegal international appears to have recovered from the knock that ruled him out of action for Senegal
Everton players, including Iliman Ndiaye, take part in open training at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Image: Everton FC
Everton players, including Iliman Ndiaye, take part in open training at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Image: Everton FC
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Everton appeared to be handed a significant boost as Iliman Ndiaye took part in an open training session before junior supporters.
The winger had missed both of Senegal’s friendlies due to concerns over a foot injury. It was said he had arrived for international duty with the knock.
That news sparked concerns on Merseyside, with the 26-year-old set to be a crucial part of a run-in that David Moyes hopes will end with qualification for Europe.
But the sight of him taking part in drills during a Hill Dickinson Stadium open day should provide some reassurance that any issue was minor.
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Ndiaye was central to the home win against Chelsea before the international break and it was his sublime finish that rounded off an emphatic 3-0 victory for the Blues.
He did not appear in any discomfort that evening but was ruled out of action for Senegal ahead of their double-header against Gambia and Peru. The belief at Finch Farm was that the injury was minor and that now appears to have been the case.
Ndiaye’s recovery would be a major boost for Everton heading into a massive match at Brentford.
The clubs are level on points and the winner, should one emerge at the Gtech Community Stadium, will be best-placed to make a surprise entry into the top seven this season.
That is expected to be enough to ensure qualification for the Europa Conference League, though the outcomes of the FA Cup and the European tournaments could yet mean the qualification places drop lower.
Ndiaye was in action alongside teammates including Michael Keane and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for Junior Fan Takeover Week.
Coinciding with the Easter school holidays, there remains the opportunity to experience fun that includes mini tunnel tours, which allow visitors to experience the siren and Z-Cars and walk out through the new players’ tunnel.
A host of activities are available through the week, some of which require booking in advance. For more details, visit here.
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