Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye return to Everton as champions of Africa.
The pair were victorious with Senegal in Morocco, securing a historic Africa Cup of Nations win which will hopefully fill them with confidence in the second half of the season at Everton.
After Idrissa Gueye posted a message on behalf of himself and Iliman Ndiaye on Instagram, the likes of James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam were quick to respond.
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Gueye has now acknowledged support from Everton fans whilst he and Ndiaye were away in Morocco, posting: “UTT (Up the Toffees). Thank you Toffees. We haven’t forgotten your support throughout the Africa Cup of Nations.”
Garner – who is close to signing a new deal – was among the first to reply, sending a blue heart emoji in response.
Iroegbunam also reacted quickly, posting two emojis in the shape of a heart as well.
Gueye and Ndiaye arrived back at Everton at just the right time, with confidence high under David Moyes after a 1-0 win at Villa Park, which put the Toffees four points off fourth place in the Premier League.
Jack Grealish is also injured – potentially missing around three months with a foot problem – so Ndiaye’s attacking spark in particular is needed now more than ever.
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Not only is Moyes about to get two key players back in Ndiaye and Gueye, but another important figure is also close to a return in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
The Everton No.22 posted on Instagram earlier on Thursday to tease his return to training at Finch Farm, captioning a string of recovery photos with the line: “But now let’s get back to the real work.”
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As aforesaid, Everton will already be confident after defeating a top side in Aston Villa, and the belief within the club will surely only increase once Gueye, Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall return to the pitch.
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