Manchester United host Everton this Saturday, April 8 in the early kick-off at Old Trafford.
For United, long-term absentees Donny van de Beek and Alejandro Garnacho will miss out, however, Erik ten Hag could be granted a huge boost in the form of Christian Eriksen returning. He confirmed last night that the midfielder, whose recovery is ahead of schedule, will be assessed following the final training sessions before the game.
More information regarding the Reds’ team news will likely be revealed during the manager’s pre-match press conference tomorrow.
Everton team news
The Toffees sit 16th in the table and are unbeaten in their past four league visits to Old Trafford. They did, however, oversee a 3-1 defeat when facing the Reds in M16 back in January for an FA Cup tie.
Ahead of Saturday, Sean Dyche addressed the media to provide an update on the fitness of his players.
Full-back Ruben Vinagre is back in training after sustaining a minor Achilles injury, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin is also continuing in his recovery. Andros Townsend, who scored an equaliser against United last season, is sidelined.
Dyche said (via Everton’s club website): “Pretty good, Ruben missed out [against Tottenham Hotspur] with a tight Achilles but he’s back on the grass training, Dom [Calvert-Lewin] continues his recovery, obviously, and Andros [Townsend] a bit more distantly. We’re pretty good overall. Some players just carrying a few knocks and bruises but nothing too serious.”
Regarding Calvert-Lewin’s potential return to action this weekend, he responded: “It just means [his rehabilitation] is continuing on a daily basis, but he’s back on the grass.”
