Salomon Rondon could play vital role amid injuries after helping Everton secure big point against Leicester

With Dominic Calvert-Lewin sidelined with a fresh quad injury, the Colombian could step up.
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Everton earned a vital point in the battle against relegation with Richarlison’s last-gasp equaliser securing a 1-1 draw against Leicester City at Goodison Park on Wednesday night.

Frank Lampard’s side are now four points above the Premier League drop zone with seven games left to play.

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The Toffees lacked the intensity and compactness that they’ve had under Lampard at home in the first-half - going a goal down to a Harvey Barnes strike after just five minutes.

But they improved in the second-half following a few words from the boss at half-time and a few changes to personel and tactics.

Jonny Evans of Leicester City battles for possession with Everton’s Salomon Rondon. Photo: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesJonny Evans of Leicester City battles for possession with Everton’s Salomon Rondon. Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
Jonny Evans of Leicester City battles for possession with Everton’s Salomon Rondon. Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Solomon Rondon made a huge difference when he replaced Demarai Gray on 66 minutes.

The Colombian forward has been a bit of a boo-boy following his summer arrival under former manager Rafael Benitez, but showed his physical presence and provided an assist at the near post for Richarlison’s equaliser.

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With England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin ruled out for 10 to 14 days with a fresh quad injury, Rondon could play a big part during the season’s run in.

Watch the video above for a full analysis from Will Rooney, who reported from Goodison Park last night.

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