Two Everton players are now close to returning from injury and should be in full training soon

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Everton have just one final pre-season friendly before they kick off their 2024/25 campaign with a clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

But next up for Sean Dyche‘s side is a friendly against Roma at Goodison Park on Saturday evening in what will be their final game ahead of their season opener.

It’s certainly been a busy summer on Merseyside for Everton who have seen the action unfold both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Thelwell has been a busy man in the market with four new faces coming through the doors at Goodison.

That is on top of Everton selling players in June to meet the PSR deadline as well as the recent sale of Amadou Onana to Aston Villa for £50m.

But there is even more good news for the Everton fans ahead of the new season with Dyche now being handed a triple injury boost at Finch Farm.

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What’s the latest Everton injury news?

Before providing the good news, Everton have been dealt with a major setback over the last week to one of their forwards.

Youssef Chermiti sustained an issue in one of the pre-season friendlies which Dyche admitted did not look great.

It has since been revealed that the Portuguese striker has now undergone minor foot surgery which will see him miss the opening weeks of the season.

But there is some positives to come out of Finch Farm over recent days ahead of that game against the Seagulls.

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According to The Athletic, Jordan Pickford has now returned to full training following his delayed holiday due to England reaching the Euros final.

But there are two injury issues that Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson are still overcoming.

However, the pair are now closing in on a return to training ahead of the start of the new Premier League campaign.

Everton could still sign more players this summer

Although Everton fans will be desperate to see Branthwaite back in action, they will be reassured by the start to life on Merseyside Jake O’Brien has made.

The Ireland international has now played twice for Everton and scored in both of those friendlies against Preston North End and Motherwell.

Thelwell has made some impressive signings so far this summer and it seems the Everton chief may not be done yet.

It is believed Everton are now plotting a potential loan move for Kalvin Phillips who is looking to move on from Manchester City.

If the Toffees are able to further strengthen their squad over the coming weeks then it would make for what has been an excellent summer window.