Cenk Tosun has provided Everton and Marco Silva with a fitness boost ahead of the new campaign after posting images to social media of his rehabilitation from injury.
Tosun will miss the start of pre-season after sustaining a knee injury on international duty at the end of May.
Reports in Turkey initially reported the 27-year-old had suffered cruciate ligament damage that could have left him sidelined for several months but he has escaped the need to go under the knife.
Everton's squad return to Finch Farm for training on Monday July 1st but Tosun's injury means he will be stepping up his efforts to return to fitness at this point.
He is certain to miss the trip to Kenya to take on Kariobangi Sharks in the opening friendly of the summer at the end of that week.
It is hoped Tosun will be fit to play some part in the Blues' warm-up games before the beginning of the new campaign.
