David Moyes reveals new injury blow ahead of Newcastle clash | OneFootball

Everton midfielder Charly Alcaraz is out for the next few weeks after picking up a knock in training.

“Alcaraz has got an injury which is probably going to keep him out for three weeks or four weeks we think,” Moyes explained. “He was a bit unfortunate.”

But aside from Jack Grealish, Moyes has a fit squad to choose from.

The Scotsman noted he has enough players to rotate, especially across defence. He suggested that Jarrad Branthwaite could again feature as a full-back. He said: “Jarrad is just as comfortable at left-back as he is at centre-back.”

Players such as Merlin Röhl and Harrison Armstrong are pushing for more minutes approaching the back end of the season, meanwhile.

Moyes said: “Some of them are quite close, some not so. They need to keep improving, simple as that.”

Everton are currently ninth and just three points off the top seven. In terms of European qualification, Moyes insisted his side are pushing for it. He said: “We’re not quite ready to give up on our ambition to try and make Europe.

“We’re definitely trying to keep pushing but we’ll need to win some big games on the journey.”

The Toffees’ boss admitted it will be a tough task to earn points at St James’ Park. He said: “Newcastle have done a remarkable job. They’re in the last 16 in the Champions League, great credit to them. They have beaten good teams in Europe, so it’s not going to be an easy game.”