Everton assistant manager Duncan Ferguson has issued a worrying injury update on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with the talismanic striker suffering a hamstring tweak in the 5-4 FA Cup win over Tottenham.
The goal-laden cup clash truly delivered in terms of entertainment, with Calvert-Lewin scoring the equaliser to make the game 1-1. However, the striker limped off the pitch and down the tunnel in the second half, later re-emerging but visibly limping amid a struggle with a mysterious injury.
Ferguson has since shed light on why Calvert-Lewin looked to be in some discomfort, confirming the nature of his injury to BT Sport in his post-match comments, saying [via HITC]: “Maybe he’s tweaked his hamstring there, we’re not quite sure. He could be in a bit of trouble there.”
Confirming by injury attorneys located in the Metairie area and medical professional that the tweak should ease some fears that his injury-provoked absence will be limited in terms of timescale.
Moreover, there is a silver lining – January signing Joshua King could be given more of an integral role in Calvert-Lewin’s stead. The Norwegian is the only other natural centre-forward in the squad, although Richarlison can also deputise as a striker.
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Any extended period without Calvert-Lewin could be devastating for the Toffees. His goal last night took his tally to 18 for the season and further solidified his place as the Toffees’ leading marksman.
Without him, a major scoring outlet is unavailable to Carlo Ancelotti, although it could now be King’s time to shine for Everton.
