Everton fear striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin will miss the opening weeks of the season after suffering a suspected knee injury in training.
In news that will come as a major blow to Toffees boss Frank Lampard and Calvert-Lewin’s hopes of making England’s World Cup squad, the striker is set to miss the opening weeks of the season.
Calvert-Lewin will continue to be assessed but the initial concern is that the striker will miss the opening four to six weeks, though it remains to be seen if further tests find more damage.
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin could miss four to six weeks with a knee injury
There is confidence he has not suffered a serious cruciate injury, nevertheless Everton expect Calvert-Lewin to miss a significant period.