Christian Norgaard injury target set as David Moyes tackles Everton depth

Everton midfielder Christian Norgaard has targeted next month's fixture against Hull City for his return from injury. The 32-year-old joined Everton from Arsenal for £7 million during the summer transfer window but has yet to make an appearance for the club. Manager David Moyes previously admitted that he had not anticipated Norgaard missing the opening stretch of matches.

The midfield absence comes alongside squad depth issues in attack after Everton sold Beto to Fiorentina and saw a deadline-day move for Folarin Balogun collapse. This has left Thierno Barry as the squad's only recognized senior forward, though Charly Alcaraz recently provided a boost by scoring the winning goal against Wolves in the Carabao Cup.