‘Far more grave’: 30-year-old Everton player could now be out for much longer than expected

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Andre Gomes’ injury could be a lot more serious than Everton have suggested.

According to injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar, Sean Dyche may have played down what he claimed was just ‘calf tightness’ for Gomes.

The midfielder’s future at Everton looked doubtful following his return from his loan spell with Lille.

Gomes, who is the highest earner at Goodison Park, was heavily linked with a move to Turkey but ended up remaining on Merseyside.

Dyche was yet to bring Gomes back into the first team set-up and he hasn’t made an appearance for the Toffees since May 2022, though it now looks like he will have to wait even longer to make his comeback.

Dyche has recently said that Gomes’ absence was due to calf tightness, however Brar has suggested otherwise.

Speaking to Goodison News, Dr Rajpal Brar said: “Based on not playing this season, unless that’s purely a managerial decision, it does sound more like an overt injury than just calf tightness.

“Calf injuries are also notoriously sensitive and prone to re-injury.

“The other consideration is ‘calf’ can refer to the entire calf complex which also includes structures like the Achilles which is far more grave.”

Will Andre Gomes play for Everton this season?

Andre Gomes probably would have started for Everton in their Carabao Cup clash with Aston Villa today if he was fit, with Dyche reportedly eager to welcome him back into the squad.

The 30-year-old had previously been frozen out of the squad, however it would be a silly idea to continue paying him his huge wages and not taking advantage of his talent.

Everton have limited options in midfield following Alex Iwobi’s move to Fulham and Gomes will be eager to return to full fitness soon so he can try to force his way back into the picture.