Everton star's 'season is over' after being in tears over Liverpool injury blow
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesEverton FCEverton lost Sunday's Merseyside derby 2-1, and further ramifications from that bruising defeat have become clear in the days since, with a recent report confirming a cruel blowJarrad Branthwaite was in tears as he was stretchered off for Everton against Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite is set to miss the remainder of the season following the injury he sustained in Sunday’s defeat against Liverpool.The defender appeared in real discomfort after sustaining what looked like a hamstring injury in the 87th minute of the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Branthwaite had to be stretchered off and was emotional as he made his way off the pitch.Now the Daily Mail is reporting that the injury will keep Branthwaite out for around two months, meaning he won’t play again this season and will not be an option for Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup roster.
The center-back had been touted as an unlikely call-up for the England squad following a run of impressive displays.READ MORE: Liverpool injury latest as 9 players now on Arne Slot's growing listREAD MORE: Freddie Woodman details Arne Slot reaction vs Everton and why he didn't celebrate Liverpool winnerHowever, the report adds the injury is “not as bad as first feared” and that Branthwaite should be available for the start of pre-season.The 23-year-old missed the first half of the season due to another hamstring injury that required surgery. He returned in late January, and Sunday’s defeat to Liverpool was just his 10th appearance of the season.Asked after the game whether he feared the injury might be serious, David Moyes replied: “I don't know yet, no.
But I'm worried that it could be; might not be great, but we'll see.”Branthwaite is set to miss the rest of the season(Image: Getty Images)Branthwaite has previously been linked with a move to Liverpool and has also attracted interest from Manchester United.He has earned one senior England cap and has played 96 times for Everton since signing from Carlisle United in 2020.Meanwhile, Liverpool won Sunday’s derby 2-1 thanks to an injury-time header from Virgil van Dijk.Virgil van Dijk scored the winner in Sunday's derby(Image: Getty Images)Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the first half before Iliman Ndiaye equalized after the break.The result leaves Liverpool fifth in the table, seven points clear of Chelsea, Brentford and Bournemouth in the race for the Champions League spots.As for Everton, the defeat to Liverpool meant it lost ground in the battle for a European place, and is 10th, a point behind Chelsea, Brentford and Bournemouth.The Toffees host Manchester City on Monday, in a match that will prove significant in the title race.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Everton FCPremier LeagueLiverpool FC