Everton still hold an injury concern over James Tarkowski ahead of the game against Brentford.
A huge fixture awaits Everton this weekend against the side sat only above them on goal difference.
David Moyes will be well aware of what is on the line against Brentford this weekend in the race for European qualification.
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However, there remain some concerns over Tarkowski’s fitness despite the recent time off over the international break.
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James Tarkowski injury update from Everton ahead of Brentford
Tarkowski missed Everton’s loss to Arsenal through an unknown issue, which Moyes refused to expand on.
Speaking on A View From The Bullens’ Patreon, one club insider shared the latest on the Everton captain’s fitness.
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“One minor issue is James Tarkowski. He has a slight knock. We will just see how he is. It doesn’t seem to be serious, but it is a slight knock,” he said.
“Other than that, the players have all reported in from international duty okay.”
It must be noted that Tarkowski was spotted in Everton training on Tuesday in the open session at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
What extent he contributed is not clear, though.
There is a belief that Everton are ready to hand Michael Keane a new contract over the coming weeks to prevent him from leaving as a free agent.
If Tarkowski is unable to go on Saturday in London, then Moyes will have no issue with bringing in Keane for the crunch game against the Bees.
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Everton fans will hope that Tarkowski’s inclusion in Tuesday’s training session confirms that he should be ready for Saturday.
The Toffees do have options, though, with Jake O’Brien also potentially able to slot back into his natural spot in the middle of the defence.
Seamus Coleman impressed for Ireland over the international break, with the prospect for the veteran to make a rare appearance for the Blues.
Either way, Moyes will not be short of options, with Jarrad Branthwaite also seemingly over his own injury fears.
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