Everton star is weeks away from a return.
Everton defender Michael Keane faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a fractured skull against Bournemouth.
Keane is recovering at present and told the club’s official website he is weeks away from a return.
He is having to take his recovery slowly and has promised he will not be changing his style.
Keane said: “I can’t have any contact yet, it takes three or four weeks minimum for the fracture to heal. I can’t head a ball in that time.
“While I can kick a ball and feel okay. I can’t fully join in training. But I have had to deal with it and I am working really hard to stay fit and get even fitter so I can come back stronger.
“Competing in the air is something I really enjoy. I know I have the height for it and I am aggressive enough to go and win a lot of headers.
“It is something I have been doing well and this injury won’t stop me doing it in future.”
The injury came at a cruel time for Keane, as he was playing the best football of his Everton career since his £30 million move from Burnley in 2017.
Everton have several options at the back, with Mason Holgate, Kurt Zouma, Phil Jagielka and Yerry Mina once he reaches full fitness.
When Keane is back at 100 per cent he will find it tough to get back into the team.
For his health, that is good as it means Everton will not have to rush him back before he is totally ready, but it could mean he faces a longer wait than he would want, as he looks to bounce back.
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