Ronald Koeman says the injured Morgan Schneiderlin is close to full fitness but will miss out on Everton’s trip to Swansea City on Saturday.
The French midfielder injured a thigh in training last week and was ruled out of the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Blues’ last outing, and the Toffees manager confirmed he will be absent again against the Swans.
However, Schneiderlin could return next Friday when Everton take on Watford at Goodison Park.
“Morgan is improving,” Koeman revealed in his pre-match press conference. “But he will not be fit for the weekend.