Everton manager Ronald Koeman told the club website that midfielder Muhamed Besic's recovery from an ACL injury is going according to schedule: “He’s progressing well. What we said [about his recovery] he’s on his way to being back.

“It’s a long-term injury and you need to be patient. But the medical staff are really happy with Mo because he has shown a really good professional attitude. That makes it easier to come back."