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Silva: Gomes will come back stronger from injury

Everton manager Marco Silva insisted Andre Gomes will return stronger after suffering a serious ankle injury against Tottenham.

Gomes is set to undergo surgery after sustaining a fracture dislocation to his right ankle in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Tottenham at Goodison Park.

Everton were left distraught and reeling after Gomes was taken off on a stretcher in the second half following a challenge from Tottenham's Son Heung-min which saw the Portugal international then collide with Serge Aurier.

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Speaking during his post-match news conference, Silva told reporters: "It was a really tough moment for us, forgetting the game and result.