Everton faces potential absence of six players for Southampton match

Everton may be without six first-team players for their upcoming match against Southampton. Abdoulaye Doucoure and Dwight McNeil are uncertain due to injuries, with McNeil missing training this week after limping off in the last game. Several players have returned from injury, but match fitness remains a concern. Jarrad Branthwaite, Seamus Coleman, and Nathan Patterson were on the bench last week, while James Tarkowski is recovering from minor injuries. James Garner is expected to miss at least a month due to a back injury. Tim Iroegbunam and Youssef Chermiti are also sidelined, with Iroegbunam dealing with a foot injury and Chermiti recovering from surgery.