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Injury-hit midfielder Andre Gomes makes timely return to action to give Everton a boost despite doubts over his future

Very little has gone to plan for Andre Gomes since he joined Everton on a permanent basis. Serious injury combined with lost confidence and a blur of new managers demanding different styles and the backdrop of the club's descent into financial crisis.

Marco Silva was in charge when he arrived and broke a leg, and it was Carlo Ancelotti at the helm by the time he had returned to fitness before six months of Rafa Benitez gave way to Frank Lampard, who sent him on loan to Lille.

In his first appearance under Sean Dyche, however, Gomes produced a reminder of his rare quality.