goodisonnews.com

Everton player ruled out for rest of season in 'significant' blow - report

Jarrad Branthwaite in action for Everton

Credit: Imago

Daniel Lewis

Tue 21 April 2026 14:42, UK

Jarrad Branthwaite will not play for Everton again this season due to the injury sustained against Liverpool on Sunday.

The centre-back, who missed the first half of the campaign with an injury, was stretchered off the field late on in the 2-1 loss to Liverpool.

Branthwaite was seen clutching his right hamstring, with boss David Moyes later admitting he was concerned about the severity of the injury,

Having only returned to action in late January with an injury sustained in pre-season, Branthwaite’s campaign will now be cut even shorter.

And in yet more bad Everton injury news, the full extent of the damage is now becoming clearer.

MORE TOFFEES STORIES

🏥 EVERTON INJURY UPDATES 🏥

Latest injury news, Live fitness trackers and expected return dates from Finch Farm.

Get 24/7 updates from your definitive Everton source

Jarrad Branthwaite now in race to be ready for next season

Losing Branthwaite to injury is a big blow for Everton as we enter the final handful of Premier League fixtures.

The longer-term worry, however, is the England international missing the start of the 2026-27 campaign, which cannot be ruled out.

Jarrad Branthwaite 25-26 (PL) Statistic

Matches 10

Minutes played 681

Tackles 13

Interceptions 11

Clearances 40

Total duels won (%) 68.8

Branthwaite’s 2025-26 stats

More to follow…

Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Goodison News Insider Access

Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Goodison Park.

Read full news in source page