By Daily Sports on December 14, 2021

Everton forward Richarlison is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a tear in his calf, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old was withdrawn by manager Rafa Benitez after the break in the 3-1 defeat at Crystal Palace at the weekend, a decision that was greeted with boos by the travelling fans.

Benitez defended the call to replace Richarlison with Salomon Rondon, saying it was a serious risk keeping the Brazil international on the pitch.

“Richarlison was forced off early in the second half at Selhurst Park and a subsequent scan revealed the Brazilian has suffered a tear in his calf,” Everton said in a statement.

“(Richarlison) who has three league goals this season, is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks.”

The Merseyside club suffered another blow with winger Andros Townsend having sustained a small fracture in his foot at Palace and will be assessed by specialists later this week.

Captain Seamus Coleman is also a doubt for the Premier League game away to Chelsea on Thursday after suffering bone bruising and soft tissue damage late in the clash with Palace.

Everton, who have been on a torrid run with four defeats in their last five games, are 14th in the league standings with 18 points from 16 games. (Reuters)

•PHOTO: Richarlison

Source Daily Sports

Posted December 14, 2021

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