Baines In Palace Fitness Race

Ronald Koeman is hoping to have Leighton Baines available for Everton's next fixture against Crystal Palace on Friday 30 September after he missed the 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth with a hamstring injury.

As was the case for the midweek EFL Cup match against Norwich City, the left-back was not involved at the Vitality Stadium and manager Koeman provided an update at the final whistle.

"Leighton Baines has a slight hamstring problem," he said. "It was too risky to play him today. He might be back next Friday."