Everton star set for 'extensive' lay off after Achilles injury | OneFootball

Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin will be out for at least another six months after yet another injury.

Gbamin has been missing since the start of the season with a succession of injuries, having played just twice for the Toffees since his summer move from Mainz.

And now the club have confirmed that the Ivory Coast international will likely be out until the end of the year after a serious injury in training.

A statement on the club website said:

“Jean-Philippe Gbamin is set to undergo surgery next week after suffering a serious Achilles injury in training.

“It is expected the midfielder, 24, will then require an extensive period of rehabilitation.

“The injury, sustained in a non-contact situation at USM Finch Farm, is unrelated to the quadriceps problem Gbamin had been working his way back from since August last year.

“Everyone at the Club is devastated for JP and we will ensure he gets all the support he needs throughout this challenging time.”