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Everton vs Chelsea injury news as 2 ruled out and 2 doubts

All the latest injury news surrounding Chelsea and Everton as they prepare to face off in the Premier League.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:47 AM
Everton vs Chelsea injury news as 2 ruled out and 2 doubts
Key Things to Know
  • Reece James and Jamie Gittens are ruled out, while Vitali Mykolenko and Emmanuel Emegha remain injury doubts.
  • Chelsea captain Reece James is out until the new year following minor knee surgery.
  • Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens will miss several weeks due to an ankle injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea face Everton on Saturday with four players dealing with fitness issues across both squads. Chelsea will be without Reece James, who is sidelined until the new year following minor knee surgery, and Jamie Gittens, who faces weeks out due to an ankle injury. Manager Xabi Alonso's side currently sits in sixth place in the Premier League table following a 5-1 win over Bournemouth.

Everton manager David Moyes is managing two fitness concerns of his own ahead of the clash at Merseyside. Left-back Vitali Mykolenko is considered a doubt but could return to contention, while Emmanuel Emegha remains doubtful following an extended layoff with no clear return timeline.

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