NafisaEverton defender Seamus Coleman is facing a spell on the sidelines with a Grade 2 injury, which is expected to keep him out for up to three weeks, according to injury specialist Dr Rajpal Brar as per recent results.
The 36-year-old right-back has had a short stint this season, making just one league appearance coming in the 3-2 loss to Bournemouth on 31 August 2024.
Coleman also had to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland squad recently, adding to concerns over his fitness and injury woes.
Dr Brar, an expert in physical therapy and sports science, spoke exclusively to Goodison News about the nature of the injury of the veteran full-back.
He explained, “Dyche commented that it was minor, so this seems like it would be Grade 2 out of 4, which can be two or three weeks.” The level of the injury generally requires a keen recovery plan, primarily aimed at restoring strength and mobility.
Once these are re-established, Coleman will gradually get back to the intensity of his training.
However, even as Coleman’s rehabilitation is underway, Dr Brar believes it is unlikely that he will be ready to return to full match fitness in a hurry. “He’ll obviously need to be eased back, so it’s unlikely to see him starting for another month, at least,” Brar added.
This latest setback is a blow to both Coleman and manager Sean Dyche, particularly as the veteran defender had hoped to contribute more after a disrupted 2023/24 campaign.
Everton will now have to rely on alternative defensive options, with the team struggling to find consistency in their backline this season with other options adding just little to the team.
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