Another Everton midfielder picks up an injury
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Everton are suffering an injury crisis in midfield. The Toffees are already without Jean-Philippe Gbamin (thigh) & Andre Gomes (ankle) and could now be without Beni Baningime too.
The 21-year-old was substituted in the first-half of Everton’s EFL Trophy clash with Fleetwood Town after being on the receiving end of a bad challenge. Tyler Onyango replaced him minutes before the break.
Beni Baningime injured and about to come off. Tyler Onyango set to take his place. 1-0 Fleetwood after 42
— Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) November 26, 2019
Baningime visibly frustrated as he walks off. Got a late challenge and was making that point to officials. Has had back luck with injuries; hopefully this is not a bad one
— Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) November 26, 2019
Everton lost the game 4-0 at Goodison Park and have yet to give an official injury update on Baningime, but the club will be hoping it’s nothing serious. The central midfielder recently started training with the first-team again and was selected in the matchday squad against Norwich City (November 23).
The last thing Baningime needs is an injury layout ruining his chances of representing the senior side this season. Marco Silva is already short on options in the engine room ahead of Sunday’s trip to Leicester City.
What will the result be vs Leicester?
Gbamin has undergone surgery on his quadriceps and isn’t likely to return until the New Year. Gomes broke his ankle and is just hoping to be back before the season comes to a close. This could have been Baningime’s chance to get minutes on the pitch, but he may have some recovering to do first.