As reported by the Sun, Everton will hand left-back Leighton Baines will miss the upcoming game with West Ham on Sunday afternoon, with our resident Toffees fans here in the Transfer Tavern hoping he passes it.
The former Wigan man has been out of the side in recent weeks after a nightmare spate of injuries, with Bryan Oviedo deputising but the club’s form has tailed off since.
While the Costa Rican is a popular member of the squad at Goodison Park, particularly amongst the Merseyside punters in the bar this evening, there’s little doubt Baines represents a big upgrade when fit.
The Toffees lost last time out to Burnley whilst their opposition on Sunday, West Ham, beat Sunderland 1-0 with a late Winston Reid winner, setting up a mouth-watering tie at Goodison Park.
Both sets of fans are hoping for a victory here by the bar, though the defender’s absence is a big blow to Ronald Koeman.
A threat going forward thanks to his impeccable crossing ability, he’s a big miss.
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