Sam Allardyce claims Everton’s problem is their injury crisis

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Everton are currently without Yannick Bolasie, Seamus Coleman and Ross Barkley.

Everton boss Sam Allardyce has admitted to the Liverpool Echo that he is still having the same problem as Ronald Koeman, as the Toffees’ injury crisis is still harming the side.

Everton are currently without Seamus Coleman, Yannick Bolasie and Ross Barkley, with the trio all on the treatment table.

All three of the players are expected to have key roles to play for Everton when they do return to fitness.

And Allardyce claims that he is looking forward to having a fully fit squad to pick from.

“Everton’s problem is still injuries,” Allardyce said. “We have a lot of big players missing from this squad. The players performing at the moment, we will improve even more when we get these players back.

“I’m looking forward to that.”

Bolasie made his return to action yesterday, when he played half an hour for Everton’s under-23 side.

Barkley and Coleman are also expected to be back in the next month, as Everton’s options improve.

Everton have struggled so far this season, but the initial signs have been promising under Allardyce.

The Toffees have avoided defeat in all three of Allardyce’s matches in charge to date, and take on Newcastle United tomorrow evening.