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Ancelotti hopeful of quick recovery for Everton goalkeeper Pickford

Carlo Ancelotti is confident Everton will not be without Jordan Pickford for too long after the goalkeeper suffered a rib injury.

Pickford, 27, had to be replaced late in the first half of Everton's 2-1 defeat at home to Burnley on Saturday after sustaining an injury.

The Toffees are waiting for the England international to have a scan on his ribs, but Ancelotti believes he will be available again before long.

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Asked about Pickford's condition after the match, Ancelotti told reporters: "We don't know. He has exactly the same problem as the month when he was out for two or three games.