Why Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Demarai Gray are absent for Everton

Everton are without Dominic Calvert-Lewin yet again for today’s trip to Sheffield United.

The striker suffered a facial injury in the 4-0 loss at Aston Villa two weeks ago. Calvert-Lewin - who has been ravaged by injuries for the past two seasons - was touch and go to feature at Bramall Lane, according to manager Sean Dyche. And the England international misses out.

Dyche has managed to name just seven players - of which two are goalkeepers. Meanwhile, Demarai Gray is not in the squad. Dyche has claimed that the winger has lacked fitness since returning from the CONCAF Gold Cup representing Jamaica over the summer. However, Gray was the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Shabab but reports suggest he will not be leaving following the exits of Alex Iwobi and Neal Maupay on transfer deadline day.

Lewis Dobbin is another attacker missing along with Andre Gomes, summer signing Jack Harrison and long-term absentees Seamus Coleman and Dele Alli. However, Dwight McNeil is included on the bench for the first time this season after an ankle injury.