Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Alex Iwobi will miss Everton’s Premier League fixture against Newcastle United on Tuesday.
The Nigeria international has missed the Toffees’ last six games since he picked up a hamstring injury against Arsenal in December.
Iwobi has recovered from the setback and has started training but Ancelotti does not want to rush his return to action.
"Iwobi is doing well but we don’t want to take a risk for the game. He will stay here [at USM Finch Farm] to train,” Ancelotti told the club website.