Sean Dyche explains Dominic Calvert-Lewin Everton absence as extent of Alex Iwobi injury revealed
Sean Dyche has confirmed Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Alex Iwobi will miss Everton's clash with Wolves as summer signing Jack Harrison is yet to join first-team training.
The Blues will be without their focal point in attack after he was forced off following a collision with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. It was a return to the starting line-up for Calvert-Lewin but his comeback was short lived after a facial injury saw him prematurely depart.
It's the latest blow for the Everton striker after missing most of last season's troubles with recurring problems. Former Arsenal midfielder, Iwobi, was also forced off during their disappointing defeat to Unai Emery's side at Villa Park and will be sidelined for a number of weeks.
Everton are looking to pick up their first win of the season when Gary O'Neil's squad visit Goodison Park on Saturday (3pm kick-off). The Molineux club are also looking for their first triumph of the campaign, following defeats to Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion.
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The Everton manager revealed that Calvert-Lewin has yet to see a specialist as they await the swelling of the injury to subside.
"First things first, he's seeing a specialist tomorrow because there was a lot of swelling," he told reporters.
"The specialist advised before he checked it properly, he needs the swelling to settle down. Unfortunately, he will miss the weekend but that's part of him getting the right answer and protocols we have to answer."
He added: "Al [Alex Iwobi] hurt his hamstring, it was evident to all. It's not going to be days, probably a few weeks, we'll see as it
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