Everton injury update on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Michael Keane and Charly Alcaraz ahead of Brentford
Everton team news ahead of the Premier League clash against Brentford.
David Moyes has provided an Everton injury update ahead of the clash against Brentford at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday.
The Toffees aim to raise the curtain on 2026 with a victory having earned a well-deserved 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest last time out. Moyes has a depleted squad against Forest but his troops dug deep, with James Garner and Thierno Barry on target.
Charly Alcaraz and Michael Keane were absent from Everton’s squad at the City Ground. Meanwhile, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall continues his recovery from a hamstring issue he picked up in a 2-0 loss at Chelsea last month.
Moyes admitted that Keane, who has been a key player this season, could be back to face Brentford - but midfield duo Dewsbury-Hall and Alcaraz remain sidelined. The Everton boss said: “Michael Keane has got a chance. But I would say the others don’t have a chance.”
Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman (both hamstring) continue to be unavailable while Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye are representing Senegal at the African Cup of Nations.
Because of the lack of players available, Everton made the decision to recall Harrison Armstrong from his loan at Preston North End. The 18-year-old has thrived at the Championship promotion-chasers, recording one goal and three assists in 18 appearances.
Moyes admitted that he hopes to send Armstrong back to Preston when the Blues get players back - but that could change if the youngster makes his mark. The Scot added: “There’s an opportunity if we bring him back and he does well.
“But the truth is, I want him to go back. I want Preston to get promoted. It’s my old club where I played and managed. They’re in a really good position, pushing for the play-offs and it’s been really good for them. I’ve watched him quite regularly playing for Preston, he’s doing a good job. If things allow me, I certainly will send him back because it’s good for his development and education where he’s at, at this present time. But we need him and if he does well, we’ll keep hold of him.”