Everton's misery has been compounded after the club sustained another injury blow as Abdoulaye Doucoure has been ruled out for at least a month.
The midfielder was forced off in the 65th minute of the Toffees 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa at Goodison Park last Saturday.
The club confirmed that the 29-year-old underwent tests following the game which revealed he had sustained a groin injury and will require a period of rehabilitation for a minimum of four weeks.
Everton have been dealt an injury blow as Abdoulaye Doucoure (left) and Fabian Delph (right) are sidelined
Fabian Delph has also been sidelined after picking up a thigh injury during training this week which will also rule him out for at least four weeks.