Everton have been hit with a double injury blow with Dele Alli undergoing surgery and in-form midfielder Andre Gomes ruled out of Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Luton.
Sean Dyche confirmed the latest setback in 27-year-old Dele’s career when he said the midfield player had needed a further operation on his groin.
He hasn’t played since his last appearance on loan for Besiktas in February.
‘Dele has required surgery. There is no time scale on his return. It is groin surgery.’
Everton hope the decision to operate will have long-term benefits for Dele whose career has lost its way since reaching a World Cup semi-final with England in 2018 and the Champions League final for Tottenham two years later.