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.
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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
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