Everton will be without the services of Lewis Dobbin for their upcoming clash against AFC Bournemouth. The talented forward has been making waves with a breakthrough campaign at Goodison Park after progressing through the ranks of the academy. With 14 appearances under his belt this season, Dobbin netted his first goal for the club in a memorable 2-0 victory over Chelsea back in December.
Unfortunately, Dobbin, who had a loan spell at Derby County last season, recently suffered an ankle injury during a training session. As a result, he is expected to spend some time on the sidelines, posing a challenge for manager Sean Dyche, who has been left short of wide options for the Bournemouth game. Arnaut Danjuma remains unavailable as he works on his own recovery from an ankle issue sustained at the end of January.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Dyche provided an update on Dobbin’s injury, stating, “It is better news than we thought. He hurt his ankle and was very unlucky – he fell over, landed on someone’s foot and it tilted his ankle. We thought it might need an operation, it doesn’t, which is good news, so now it is just the timescales of getting him back.”
While Everton will miss Dobbin’s presence, they will be boosted by the return of Idrissa Gana Gueye to the squad, who missed the last couple of games due to an ankle injury. Additionally, Dele is taking strides in his comeback from a groin injury, aiming to make his first appearance of the season soon.
With the Toffees seeking to break their winless streak of 12 Premier League matches, the match against Bournemouth presents a crucial opportunity. Dyche and his team will look to navigate through these injury setbacks and secure a positive result at the Vitality Stadium. Despite the challenges, there is optimism that Dobbin’s injury is not as severe as initially feared, offering hope for a swift recovery and return to action.
