Everton won against Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman has explained to the club’s official website why Leighton Baines did not feature at the weekend.
The Toffees took on Bournemouth away from home at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Baines did not play in the match, as the Merseyside outfit lost 1-0 to the Cherries.
Koeman has revealed that the 31-year-old England international left-back did not play due to a hamstring problem.
“Leighton Baines has a slight hamstring problem,” the Dutchman told Everton’s official website. “It was too risky to play him today. He might be back next Friday.”
Baines is an important player for Everton and has made five appearances in the Premier League so far this season.
The Toffees will return to action on Friday evening when they take on Crystal Palace at Goodison Park in the league.
Everton are fifth in the standings at the moment with 13 points from six matches.
Koeman’s side have made a good start to the season, and they will be keen on bouncing back from the defeat to Bournemouth.
Palace currently find themselves seventh in the Premier League table with 10 points from six matches.
The Eagles won 3-2 against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the league on Saturday afternoon.
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