Sean Dyche provides Everton fans with a double injury update following the draw against Newcastle.

Everton are gradually finding their form in the Premier League this season, having secured three points in their last match.

However, they were arguably unfortunate not to claim all three points in their game against Newcastle.

A crucial moment saw the Toffees denied a clear penalty when Craig Pawson dismissed appeals following a challenge by Dan Burn on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with VAR supporting the decision.

The Newcastle defender appeared to go through Calvert-Lewin’s foot to reach the ball, but VAR’s explanation left much to be desired.

This incident followed calls by Asmir Begovic earlier in the week for changes to the VAR system, highlighting growing frustration with its application.

Following the Newcastle match, Everton manager Sean Dyche provided updates on Vitalii Mykolenko and Jarrad Branthwaite, both of whom missed the game due to injury.

Branthwaite, who had returned from injury in Everton’s win over Crystal Palace, sustained another injury during training, forcing him out of the Newcastle clash.

Meanwhile, Mykolenko suffered a calf injury, news of which had already been reported by Ukrainian media before Dyche had a chance to confirm it.

In his post-match press conference, Dyche offered some clarity on their recovery timelines.

“Myko picked up his injury later in the week, around Wednesday or Thursday, while Jarrad’s situation was known earlier, around Monday or Tuesday.

We have to be cautious with them, especially Jarrad, who is just coming back from injury. We’re hopeful he’ll be ready for the next game, but we’ll have to wait and see.”

Looking ahead, Everton have a favorable run of fixtures after the international break, facing Ipswich Town, Fulham, and Southampton.

Dyche will be eager to build on their recent performance, which he felt deserved more, including a penalty.

The international break offers him the perfect opportunity to address some of the team’s weaknesses while working on getting Branthwaite and Mykolenko back to full fitness.

Despite a rocky start to the season, Everton appears to be heading in the right direction.