Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite wants a hamstring operation and is ready for an prolonged spell on the sidelines.
The 23-year-old has but to characteristic for David Moyes' facet this season after sustaining an damage in pre-season.
The damage was described as a ‘minor niggle' in July, however the England worldwide has had a setback and now wants surgical procedure.
Everton said, external: “Following specialist session, it has been decided the defender will bear a surgical process to deal with the problem.
“Branthwaite will start a structured rehabilitation programme beneath the supervision of the membership's medical workforce following the operation.”
Branthwaite attracted curiosity from quite a lot of golf equipment in the summertime – together with Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham – earlier than signing a brand new five-year contract.
The previous Carlisle United defender's profession at Everton has included spells on mortgage at Blackburn Rovers and PSV Eindhoven, the place he gained the Dutch Cup within the 2022-23 season.
