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Everton defender Ben Godfrey could even be ruled out for several months due to a worst-case injury scenario, claims Dr. Rajpal Brar.
The injury expert affirms that if the damage is close to the tendon, the recovery process will take longer and it can range from days to months as well.
In the case of a rupture to the adductor muscle group, which is the groin area, it could even require surgery, which would keep him out of action for a while.
Speaking exclusively with Goodison News, Brar, a specialist in Physical Therapy and Sports Scientist, said, “I have heard this termed a ‘groin injury’ which typically refers to the adductor muscle group.
“Timeline there depends on the severity and location of the injury, as closer to the tendon usually takes longer, which can range from day to day to multiple months out if there’s a rupture that requires surgery.“
Sean Dyche claimed that the English defender will take some time and ruled him out of the game against Brighton on Monday, 8 May.
Signed for the club for a £25million fee in 2020 [Daily Mail] the 25-year-old has battled injury issues and when fit, has been used as a Swiss army knife – playing all across the back line and also in more advanced positions.
Dyche has used him at right-back despite his performances being billed as a “Disaster”, to deputize for Seamus Coleman and may now turn to Nathan Patterson
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Everton goes into Monday’s game against Brighton being among the favorites to get relegated this season and desperately needs a good result.
The Toffees are currently in 19th place with 29 points and may not get out of the drop zone even with a win if results elsewhere go against them.
However, Sean Dyche cannot be thinking about what’s not in their hands and will be focusing on setting up the team in the best way to beat Brighton.
The Seagulls will be riding high after their 1-0 win over Manchester United and will look to continue their good run as they aim to qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.
For Everton, it’s about putting an end to their woeful defensive displays and finally getting some points on the board to avoid the drop.
One player that fans would want to be dropped and who Dyche has no option but to, is Michael Keane, given his recent displays at center-back.
The former Manchester United defender has struggled in recent games and we expect Conor Coady to come in for him to partner James Tarkowski.
Since his £30m move to Goodison Park [Sky Sports], Keane has had few consistent performances for the Toffees and it makes sense to leave him out.
Another player we see making way is James Garner for the ever-reliable Amadou Onana who will offer legs and help break up play in midfield.
The £ 15 million summer signing [Sky Sports] has been decent and he is expected to play some part in this game, just not from the start.
Seams Coleman’s season is over and this is a good chance for Nathan Patterson to start and prove why he deserves to be the club’s long-term right-back.
