Everton veteran Seamus Coleman. (Credit: Imago)

HomeExclusives Wed 16 October 2024 7:40, UK

Seamus Coleman is unlikely to be ready to return from his injury for the Everton v Ipswich Town clash on 19 October at Portman Road, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.

The injury expert claims that while he was spotted with a member of the club's backroom staff in training, he's probably not yet back in full first-team training.

Along with Youssef Chermiti and Armando Brojoa, who are certainly ruled out, the 36-year-old is also not expected to be available for the game.

Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, Brar, a specialist in Physical Therapy and Sports Scientist, said about Coleman: "It sounds like he is getting closer to full team training but his rehab has also taken longer than anticipated.

"Therefore, his rehab and return to play runway might be longer in all phases.

"I still think it's likely he will miss the first game back as the club may not want to rush him back unless they're 100 per cent confident."

Seamus Coleman is unlikely to be a regular for Everton this season At 36, the Irish defender may be past his peak but he is still an influential member of the squad and Dyche won't want to risk him being out much longer.

He's already returning from an injury and had a major setback last season as well so the wear and tear will definitely have taken its toll.

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