Iliman Ndiaye’s injury will likely hinder Everton’s push for a top-half-of-the-league finish. While finishing that high would have been inconceivable just a month ago the Toffees now sit 14th, 11 points away from a Europe spot and 13 points above the relegation zone.

Everton's attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye will be sidelined for at least a few weeks after sustaining a medial ligament injury, manager David Moyes said.

Everton's attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye will be sidelined for at least a few weeks after sustaining a medial ligament injury, manager David Moyes said on Friday.