King Anticipates Everton Star Will Miss International Match Tomorrow Due to New Injury Concern

The former Goodison scout believes that 22-year-old Jarrad Branthwaite would have needed to train with the team to be in consideration for the match at the Athens Olympic Stadium on Thursday (14 November).

However, according to Sky Sports News’ Ben Ransom, this was not the case.

Speaking live from St George’s Park on Wednesday (13 November), Ransom explained, “The big update from yesterday is that Jarrad Branthwaite is still not fit enough to take part in group training.

He’s instead training individually, and a decision will be made tomorrow about whether he’s fit enough to be included in the squad for the Greece match after picking up a slight injury during Everton’s game against West Ham.”

Nevertheless, King, speaking exclusively to Goodison News, was not surprised by this development.

“I’d imagine they received some information from Everton, and this is part of his rehabilitation.

It’s great for Branthwaite to be picked for the England squad, as it’s a real boost for both him and Everton.

However, if he were to have any chance of playing against Greece on Thursday, he would have needed to be out on the pitch training with the team on Wednesday.”

While Ransom suggested that a decision regarding Branthwaite’s participation in the Greece match has yet to be made, King seemed less optimistic about the centre-back’s chances.

This news will be a significant blow for Sean Dyche and Everton.

Branthwaite has been one of the club’s most important players, with Everton winning both matches he has started this season.

However, injuries have affected his campaign so far.

Dyche had hoped Branthwaite could get some valuable minutes during the international break to build match fitness.

But now it appears that Branthwaite will miss out on Thursday’s match, leaving Everton once again concerned about his fitness moving forward.