Everton have been hit with a major worry as Iliman Ndiaye left the pitch on Wednesday night in tears.
It was a night to remember for Everton fans who saw the final-ever Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park end in pure chaos.
However, the occasion was marred by the injury picked up by Ndiaye who was forced to leave the game after just 25 minutes.
David Moyes will feel the injury blows just keep on coming with three of his four senior strikers already ruled out through injuries.
Ndiaye is set for a scan on his injury with everyone at Everton waiting eagerly for the results to come back.
With so many attacking options sidelined, Moyes is going to need to rely on his entire squad to chip in with goals where they can.
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Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton consoles team mate Iliman Ndiaye as he is assisted off the pitch by medical staff after sustaining an injury during t…
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Iliman Ndiaye has backed Michael Keane to score goals
Everton wanted to sign a new forward in January, but the Toffees were unable to get any deals other than Carlos Alcaraz over the line.
Fortunately, Everton have an unexpected potential source of goals in their squad.
Talking to Premier League productions, Ndiaye claimed Michael Keane has an unbelievable strike on him despite being a defender.
“I think that would be very good, they would score a lot of goals. Especially Michael Keane, he is one of the best defenders who can finish, unbelievable,” Ndiaye said.
“It’s like, why is a defender in the striker’s drills? But everyone gets into scoring situations, so it’s good that he joins in,” Ndiaye added.
However, the expectation is that Keane will leave Everton at the end of the season.
Keane has played just two minutes of Premier League football since November with Moyes looking to the likes of Jake O’Brien instead.
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Keane admitted he’s one of Everton’s best finishers
Speaking earlier in the season, defender Michael Keane admitted he feels he is one of the best finishers at Everton.
“I’m not sure about best finisher at the club, but I’d say I’m up there,” Keane told The Athletic back in October.
“There’s a few who can strike the ball really well and luckily I managed to do that [vs Ipswich]. It was a tough angle but I knew I could get a good strike on it, and I focused on trying to hit the roof of the net because I think that’s hard for ’keepers from that angle.
“A lot of it is probably just technique from growing up, coming through and working on all different kinds of finishes — right foot, left foot. When you get in those positions, you’ve got to be calm. I focus on getting a good strike on the ball. It’s important to set yourself and make sure you connect well.”
Keane had transfer interest over January with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.
And it now looks as if he could be in for a busy few months before a decision has to be made on his future.
