Everton have been dealt a huge blow as summer signing Jean-Philippe Gbamin is set to spend time on the treatment table after picking up an injury.
Since arriving from Bundesliga outfit Mainz 05 for £25 million as Idrissa Gueye’s direct replacement, the Ivory Coast international has featured twice for the Toffees, missing weekend’s 2-0 loss to Aston Villa.
The 23-year-old could be needing surgery on his injured quadriceps as he is set to be out for at least eight weeks after sustaining a tendon issue in his right leg.
Gbamin played all 90 minutes in the 1-0 victory against Watford, and the Echo has revealed that he picked up the problem while taking a shot during a training session at Finch Farm last week.