'Certainly': Sean Dyche says 'incredible' Everton talent now likely to play v Fulham this weekend
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Everton will look to make it five games unbeaten when they host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Toffees have turned a corner in recent weeks, picking up eight points from their last four top-flight encounters.
Meanwhile, the Cottagers haven’t had a great October to date, losing both of their games this month.
Fulham lost 3-2 to Manchester City on 5 October before falling to a 3-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa last time out.
Everton boss Sean Dyche, speaking at Thursday’s pre-match press conference, provided an update on his squad, including the return of one of their key players.
Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite set for return against Fulham
Dyche, speaking to the Blues media team, confirmed that Jarrad Branthwaite is available to face the West Londoners at Goodison Park.
The “incredible” centre-back, who underwent a minor procedure on a groin problem over the summer, has played just once this season.
He featured against Crystal Palace last month, but then suffered a quad problem in training and missed the games against Newcastle and Ipswich.
Dyche confirmed that Branthwaite has trained all week after opting not to rush him back against the East Anglian side.
“Jarrad has trained all week,” said the Everton boss.
“I made a call on it last week and decided not to go with him in the squad because I think it was important for him to have a week’s training – a clear week’s training – which he has done.
“So yes, he will certainly be part of the squad.”
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Everton v Fulham team news
Jesper Lindstrom, who has been out through illness, is also expected to return to the Everton squad after missing the Ipswich game.
However, James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam continue to be sidelined with back and foot injuries respectively.
Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti remain unavailable as they both continue their rehabilitations from foot issues.
Meanwhile, Fulham will be without Joachim Andersen, who serves a one-match suspension after being sent off against Aston Villa last weekend.
Sasa Lukic, Jorge Cuenca, Timothy Castagne, and Carlos Vinicius are also likely to be missing for Marco Silva’s side through injury.
Everton’s meeting with Fulham kicks off at 5:30pm on Saturday.
