Anjishnu Roy 04/11/2025 comments  |  Jump to last

Iliman Ndiaye’s injury is not a cause of concern at the moment after the Senegalese forward had to be taken off at 62 minutes during the 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Monday.

Ndiaye stole the show in the first half with a ridiculous solo goal that capped off Everton’s period of early dominance. However, that upper hand lasted short as the momentum swung dramatically in favour of the hosts for the remainder of the contest.

Granit Xhaka’s deflected strike just 40 seconds into the second half cancelled out Ndiaye’s opener and the Everton number 10 went down with what seemed like a camp shortly after the hour mark before being replaced by Dwight McNeil.

"I don't think it's anything serious,” manager David Moyes said after the game.

"He wasn't sure if he was cramping up or something tightening up so we felt it wasn't worth taking the risk at the time."

Ndiaye’s goal at the Stadium of Light is one that will make the highlight reels over and over again. Following some good work from Thierno Barry, Ndiaye picked up the ball on...