David Moyes is worried about Jarrad Branthwaite’s latest injury blow.
The 23-year-old Everton centre-back was stretchered off in the latter stages of Sunday’s Merseyside Derby.
Branthwaite appeared to be clutching his right hamstring just weeks after making his return from a lengthy injury.
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David Moyes, Manager of Everton, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Michael Keane replaced the injured Everton defender, who left the pitch in tears, with his shirt pulled over his face.
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David Moyes worried after Jarrad Branthwaite’s latest Everton injury
Everton were warned about Branthwaite’s fitness just a matter of weeks ago.
There were concerns over the defender potentially suffering a setback following his long-term injury layoff.
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When asked whether he’s heard anything on Branthwaite, Moyes replied: “No, but I am worried though.”
It is a major blow for the defender, who is not having any luck when it comes to his fitness.
Season Injury Duration / Days Games Missed
25/26 Unknown injury 5 days 1
25/26 Hamstring injury 163 days 25
24/25 Groin injury 18 days 4
24/25 Groin surgery 61 days 9
24/25 Groin injury 59 days 7
22/23 Hamstring strain 18 days 2
22/23 Fitness / Illness / Unknown 31 days 5
21/22 Ankle surgery 33 days 0
20/21 Ankle injury 47 days 7
Branthwaite is no stranger to a hamstring injury and his emotional reaction said a thousand words as he departed the action.
Having only played 10 times in the Premier League this season, Branthwaite now looks set for another potential lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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