Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed that Jarrad Branthwaite has returned to training.
Branthwaite has not featured for Everton so far this season due to a hamstring injury. However, Moyes has delivered a positive update on the centre-back who is back in training and nearing a return.
Summer signing Merlin Rohl is also close to returning after missing four games with a groin issue.
“We have Jarrad Branthwaite back on the grass, Merlin Rohl back on the grass,” Moyes said ahead of Saturday’s trip to Manchester City.
“Unfortunately Nathan Patterson picked up an injury in the Under-21 game during the week. We have bits and pieces going on, but all the clubs will be the same.”
Everton will also welcome back Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, following the midfielder’s suspension. Moyes once again criticised the ‘ridiculous’ bookings that earned the summer recruit a ban.
“He’s back after a ridiculous two bookings got him suspended. Thankfully we had a great win against Crystal Palace without him, but we will have him back in amongst it that’s for sure.”
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