Everton are without Vitalii Mykolenko and Jarrad Branthwaite for their Premier League clash against Newcastle United due to injury. Branthwaite, who only made his first appearance of the season last weekend having required groin surgery in the summer, suffered a thigh injury in training this week.

Everton are hopeful the injuries suffered by Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitalii Mykolenko are minor. The pair are both absent from the squad to face Newcastle United after picking up knocks over the past week.

Everton boss Brian Sorensen says it is a "big blow" that two of his players have suffered an ACL injury within eight days of each other.

Everton team news to face Newcastle United in the Premier League. Everton have suffered a double injury blow for their Premier League clash against Newcastle United at Goodison Park. Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitalii Mykolenko are both absent for the visit of the Magpies.

A Newcastle United player who Eddie Howe has described as a "total one-off" is available for the weekend clash with Everton.