Dominic Calvert-Lewin had to be brought off before half-time in Everton's Premier League clash at Aston Villa
The 26-year-old, back in Sean Dyche’s team after a carefully managed summer of fitness work, was clearly in discomfort as he was substituted for Arnaut Danjuma. Calvert-Lewin had needed treatment earlier in the half after a heavy collision with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Both players needed help from their physios after that clash, which occurred as they competed for a dangerous cross by Abdoulaye Doucoure. Calvert-Lewin was able to play on but did not make it to half-time. He left the pitch clutching a towel to his cheek, waving to the away end before heading down the tunnel.HOW TO WATCH: Is Aston Villa vs Everton on TV? Channel, live stream details, kick-off time and team news
His departure from the game came with Everton 2-0 down. The talismanic striker, starting his first competitive game since the penultimate match of last season, against Wolverhampton Wanderers, had given his team a focal point in the early stages of the game before goals from John McGinn and a Douglas Luiz penalty put the hosts on top.
Blues boss Dyche will now face a nervous wait for Calvert-Lewin’s injury to be assessed with his side still reliant on the forward to lead an attack that has been strengthened this summer but which the club is still searching to boost with an experienced frontman.
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