Sean Dyche gives positive injury update ahead of Everton’s game vs Newcastle

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Everton have a huge opportunity to rectify their faltering home form this week, as they host both Newcastle United and Chelsea in the space of just four days.

Having won only once in front of Goodison Park this campaign, tomorrow’s support will be clambering for a result, especially against a side who have strangely formed a faux rivalry with the Toffees in recent years.

Whilst the visitors are still licking their wounds from the numerous ailments suffered, with Nick Pope their latest absentee set to be out for up to four months, Sean Dyche’s men are not without their own problems.

However, one of his biggest potential issues could be solved at last, with Amadou Onana’s fitness potentially handed a minor boost ahead of the hotly-anticipated match.

The Belgian had returned from international duty just last month with a calf complaint, and has missed their last two fixtures.

Now, speaking at his press conference, Dyche noted: ‘Amadou’s only just back on the grass so touch and go with our decision around him.’

How important is Amadou Onana for Everton?

Having outlined the big difference between Everton this season from the last, his increased influence has played a huge role in that resurgence.

Entering what was his first year in English football, as a young midfielder with a £33m weight on his shoulders, the talent was there for all to see immediately.

Standing at a hulking 6 foot 4, but boasting a technicality beyond most on Merseyside, it is no surprise that his stunning displays have since drawn outside interest.

He is comfortable on the ball, silky yet powerful at the same time, and has left a huge hole in his absence.

After all, in the Premier League this season the 22-year-old is posting an 85% pass accuracy, the highest in the squad, alongside 0.7 key passes, 2.5 tackles and 6.5 clearances per game, via Sofascore.

His presence in the engine room will be key to quelling the threat of Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, and so this minor boost should go a long way towards convincing supporters that a result may be on the cards tomorrow night.