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Everton play their final pre-season game of the summer when they face AS Roma at Goodison Park today (17.00 BST).
The Toffees have one final dress rehearsal before their 2024-25 Premier League campaign starts against Brighton & Hove Albion next week. And it will also be the final friendly that Goodison hosts, with Everton preparing for their last campaign at the Grand Old Lady before moving to their new stadium next year.
Sean Dyche is unlikely to be unsentimental, though. The Everton boss will want to see a decent performance from his troops to ensure they’ve in peak condition heading into the season. However, despite the Brighton game being on the horizon, the Blues have had some injury issues – and several could again be absent for the visitor of Serie A side Roma.
Certain to miss the game, as well as the start of the campaign, is Youssef Chermiti. The striker suffered a foot injury in training that required surgery. Chermiti had looked sharp over the summer, bagging a double in a 3-3 draw at Sligo Rovers, but faces a period on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Nathan Patterson continues his rehab from a hamstring problem suffered in April that needed an operation. Youngster Stanley Mills thrived on loan at Oxford United last term before suffering a knee issue in January and he is still to make a return to training.
Evertonians will be desperately hoping that Jarrad Branthwaite can be back for Brighton. The centre-back enjoyed a marvellous 2023-24, which saw him break into England’s senior set-up. In addition, Branthwaite has been targeted by Manchester United but the Toffees have turned down two bids. The 22-year-old had minor groin surgery earlier this summer and is still to feature.
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