Frank Lampard has confirmed that Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be out of action for six weeks after suffering a knee injury in training recently.
The news comes as a massive blow for Lampard and the Toffees, who are preparing to face Chelsea in their Premier League season opener this Saturday.
Yesterday, reports noted that Calvert-Lewin was absent from training and now Lampard has come forward to address the 'crazy rumours' surrounding his injury.
Speaking at his press conference, the Everton boss said: 'Losing a player like Dominic, his quality, going into the first game is obviously going to effect you.