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Adam Jones

Carlo Ancelotti confirms double Everton injury boost as Richarlison misses training before Tottenham

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed a double injury boost for Everton ahead of their trip to face Tottenham Hotspur on Monday.

Djibril Sidibe has trained with the side and will be in contention for the first time since the Premier League's return.

Meanwhile Richarlison, who was withdrawn in the second half of the Blues' 2-1 win over Leicester City on Wednesday at Goodison Park, is recovering well from his knock.

The forward sat out of Friday's training session, but Ancelotti expects the Brazil international to take part over the weekend and be involved in Monday's match.

The boss told the media: "We have Sidibe back for this game, [Theo] Walcott and [Fabian] Delph are out.

"Richarlison didn't train today but I think he will be able to train tomorrow so he's not going to have a problem to play on Monday.

"I think he will be fine. He has to train tomorrow and Sunday but I think he is recovering well from the knock.

"He's not going to have a problem."

The boss was also questioned on the condition of Jean-Philippe Gbamin and had a promising update to share on the midfielder.

The Ivory Coast international has been limited to just two appearances since joining Everton from Mainz last summer due to two separate long term injuries.

The latest problem, an Achilles issue, saw the 24-year-old have successful surgery early in June.

And Ancelotti believes Gbamin is recovering well ahead of potential involvement at the start of next season.

"I think he is doing well, he's having a proper recovery in this period and doesn't have a problem," the boss added.

"When next season starts I think he will be ready."

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