Everton winger Dwight McNeil remains a significant doubt for their upcoming clash with Brentford, with concerns over a potential new injury setback.
Dr Rajpal Brar, a specialist in physical therapy and sports science, has suggested McNeil is dealing with ongoing knee discomfort. While the best-case scenario is mild soreness, a more worrying outcome could be a fresh injury that keeps him sidelined longer.
The Toffees are set to host Brentford at Goodison Park on Saturday, 23 November, but McNeil’s availability remains in question.
Speaking to Goodison News, Brar said: “This sounds like he has ongoing knee discomfort or soreness that he’s trying to work through with a physio while still trying to participate in matches.
“Best case would be just mild soreness, while the worst case would be a new injury creating it.
“It all depends on how and if he trains in the coming days, but he still remains a major doubt for the next game.”
McNeil was seen at Finch Farm on 14 November, an encouraging sign that he is working towards full fitness.
However, it remains unclear whether he is participating in individual sessions or full-contact training with the first team, as reported by the Liverpool Echo.
The 24-year-old has been a key figure for Everton this season, contributing three goals and three assists in 10 league appearances. His absence would be a blow as Sean Dyche’s side look to build momentum in the Premier League.