Everton are left to lick their wounds after a chastening 6-0 defeat by Chelsea earlier this week.
The Toffees were lacklustre to a man at Stamford Bridge as they suffered a damaging loss in their battle for Premier League survival. Sean Dyche’s side remain just two points above the drop zone, having been deducted a combined total of eight points this season for two breaches of profit and sustainability rules.
With six games remaining, Everton require a sudden turnaround in form if they are to avoid another dogfight. The Blues have won just one of their previous 14 league games and face bottom-three rivals Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday (13.30 BST).
To add to Everton’s challenge, the number of players on the treatment table has increased. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Idrissa Gana Gueye were absent against Chelsea while Seamus Coleman, Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson were forced off with issues.
Ahead of the Forest game, here’s a look at the current injury situation and which players could be back.
With six games remaining, Everton require a sudden turnaround in form if they are to avoid another dogfight. The Blues have won just one of their previous 14 league games and face bottom-three rivals Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday (13.30 BST).