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Everton boss Sam Allardyce unsure if Eliaquim Mangala's knee injury will rule him out for the rest of the season

Everton boss Sam Allardyce does not know whether defender Eliaquim Mangala's knee injury will rule him out for the rest of the season.

The French centre-back, who joined the Toffees on loan from Manchester City last month, was forced off in the match against Crystal Palace on February 10.

Allardyce said at his Friday press conference: 'We're taking a second opinion on what we have to try and achieve.

Eliaquim Mangala was forced off with a knee injury during Everton's win over Crystal Palace
Eliaquim Mangala was forced off with a knee injury during Everton's win over Crystal Palace
Sam Allardyce is unsure if Mangala's injury will rule him out for the rest of the season
Sam Allardyce is unsure if Mangala's injury will rule him out for the rest of the season

'It's a very difficult thing to assess just how long it is going to take, whether it's going to be longer or not.