Everton vs Leicester City injury news: 10 out and one doubtful for crucial Premier League clash

Premier League strugglers Everton and Leicester City will collide at Goodison Park in an epic showdown which comes just a week after both clubs earned themselves valuable away victories.

The Toffees picked up their second victory in three matches under David Moyes in a hard-fought 1-0 triumph at the Amex against Brighton & Hove Albion, with Iliman Ndiaye firing in the winner from the penalty spot.

However, the victory was marred slightly by a concerning injury to striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who according to Moyes had just began to find his ‘eye of the tiger’ in front of goal after a rough patch of form towards the end of Sean Dyche’s rein in charge.

Meanwhile, Leicester City boosted their survival hopes by coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against a Tottenham side in free fall under Ange Postecoglou. Jamie Vardy responded excellently to a first half goal from ex-Blues Richarlison before the game was decided moments later by Bilal El Khannouss.

Both clubs currently find themselves outside of the relegation places and will be aiming to build a further cushion on Wolves and Ipswich despite an avalanche of injury issues.

Everton injury news

Everton duo Orel Mangala and Dominic Calvert-Lewin both sustained serious injuries during the 1-0 victory over Brighton last weekend.

“Mangala sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury that will sideline the midfielder for the rest of this season. The Belgian international will now see a specialist to determine the next step for his recovery.”

Calvert-Lewin meanwhile sustained a costly hamstring injury which will see him miss at least a month of game time before returning in mid-March. The news of his injury only amplifies the need for a striker with a move for Seagulls forward Evan Ferguson potentially in the pipeline.

Armando Broja has had a nightmare with injuries since arriving at Goodison Park and is expected to be out until at least April with a foot injury. The Albanian’s loan move from Chelsea restricts Everton from borrowing anymore players in this window and talks over the loan being terminated are thought to be ongoing.

Timothy Iroegbunam is back in training and his working his way back to fitness although Moyes has hinted that he may need time playing for the Under-21s before stepping back in at the deep end.

Seamus Coleman misses out with a calf problem but is closing in on a potential mid-February return to offer Everton some valuable leadership.

Elsewhere, Dwight McNeil and Youssef Ramalho Chermiti remain on the sidelines and an exact timeline on their return has not yet been determined.

Leicester City injury news

First choice goalkeeper Mads Hermansen is closing in on a return to first team fitness for the first time since his injury against Newcastle in December. “Mads was part of team training this week, so he's making progress. All being well, he’s available for selection for Saturday.” Said Ruud Van Nistelrooy

Experienced midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has returned to first team training and is being assessed ahead of a potential comeback in early February.Right-back Ricardo Pereira is in individual training with Foxes physios but is not expected to return until late February.

Meanwhile, forward Issahaku Fatawu is unlikely to return this season after sustaining a serious knee injury. He scored six and registered 13 assists in the Championship promotion season and has been a huge loss in recent months.

In other news, The Friedkin Group have reportedly hatched a plan to back Everton manager David Moyes with funds to sign a striker before the end of the transfer window.