Everton centre-back Yerry Mina has been out of action since the international break, after picking up an injury.
Mina injured himself on international duty with Colombia, and there were fears around Goodison Park that he would not be available for the rest of the campaign.
However, Everton boss Silva is now hopeful that Mina’s season isn’t over just yet.
“He keeps doing his recovery and normal therapy in this moment, let’s see after next week,” Silva said.
“It is possible I have more updates for you and can be more assertive to you but my feeling is that he will play before the end of the season.”
Mina faces a fight to win his place back at Everton, if he does make it back to full fitness.
The Toffees have coped well without Mina in recent weeks, and are arguably enjoying their best run of the season so far now.
Everton have won their last three matches, with Kurt Zouma, Phil Jagielka and Michael Keane all impressing at the back.
Everton have moved up to ninth place in the Premier League table recently, with their next match coming against already relegated Fulham.
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