West Ham have received another piece of good news ahead of their clash with [Everton at the London Stadium](https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-return-west-ham-v-everton-preview-team-news-line-ups-prediction/) tomorrow.
Toffees striker Beto has been ruled out after suffering a concussion in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool FC last week.
Joining him on the sidelines is key defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who is now expected to miss most of the remainder of the season after a flare-up of a hamstring injury.
Moyes returns as Everton chase Europe
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In what could yet prove a significant twist in the wider relegation picture, [David Moyes](https://www.claretandhugh.info/david-moyes-bio/) returns to East London with an Everton side still pushing for European qualification—and with a strong away record to back it up.
Speaking ahead of the game, Moyes confirmed the situation:
“Really, the two players out at the moment are Jarrad and Beto.”
Branthwaite picked up the injury at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last week and was visibly emotional as he left the pitch.
Spurs final day angle could aid West Ham
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Looking further ahead, there could be another factor working in West Ham’s favour.
Branthwaite may yet return for Everton’s final game of the season against Tottenham Hotspur—a fixture that could have a direct impact on the relegation battle.
If Everton are able to influence that result, it might just play a part in determining whether West Ham stay in the Premier League.
For now, though, the focus is clear: a weakened Everton arrive in East London, and it’s an opportunity the Nuno and the boys simply have to take.