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Adam Jones

Andre Gomes latest after Everton pre-season tour of USA absence

Andre Gomes is set to re-join the Everton squad and will take part in the club's matches in Florida.

The Blues midfielder has been absent from the pre-season training camp thus far as Rafa Benitez has prepared his side for Sunday's fixture against Millonarios at the Camping World Stadium.

However, it can be confirmed that Gomes was set to join up with the squad separately - and he will be available for their games in the United States.

After taking on Millonarios at the weekend, Everton will face Mexican side Pumas in the second match of their US tour.

The Blues were originally scheduled to take on either Arsenal or Inter Milan in the second stage of the competition, but both sides pulled out earlier this week due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The winner of Everton vs Millonarios on Sunday will be determined the victors of the Florida Cup despite the involvement of Pumas and Atlético Nacional, who will take on their familiar Colombian rivals on Wednesday evening.

The Blues have already welcomed new signings to their squad for the trip to the US with all of Andros Townsend, Asmir Begovic and Demarai Gray taking part in early sessions in Florida.

Lucas Digne has also returned to the Everton setup to begin his pre-season after taking part in France's Euro 2020 campaign across the summer.

Fabian Delph, meanwhile, has not travelled to Florida with his teammates as a precaution after coming into contact with someone who has Covid-19.

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