Everton were dealt a massive injury blow during their 3-2 loss to Brighton at the weekend, with Brazilian winger Bernard getting withdrawn in the 30th minute following a knock.
Subsequent scans have shown that the 27-year-old sustained a grade 2 medial ligament injury on his right knee, and while the club has vowed to get him back in action as soon as possible, it could take a little while.
According to The Athletic, a medical expert has revealed that it could take between three to six weeks for the injury to heal, and adding the number of days it could take him to attain full fitness afterwards, Bernard could be spending quite some time on the sidelines.