Oviedo sustained a hamstring problem during last Sunday’s 6-2 win over Sunderland and has been ruled out for at least a fortnight following a scan earlier this week.
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Leighton Baines will step up his comeback from injury with a behind closed doors friendly next week.
Baines missed the end of last season to have surgery on his ankle, but aggravated the problem in a freak preseason training ground accident.
Left-back Leighton Baines has not featured for Everton this season because of an ankle injury, but appears to be nearing a return with Martinez confirming he will take part in a friendly behind closed doors during the worldwide break.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Martinez revealed, “We have a got a game that will be behind closed doors in the worldwide break and Leighton will be playing a part in that”. It’s now about making sure we measure their recoveries well and don’t rush them back into action. “Medically, he’s in a great condition”.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez is confident Bryan Oviedo’s latest injury will not keep the Costa Rican out for too long. “If not, the Bournemouth game”.
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By the time domestic football resumes after the global break, Everton fans can expect to see Tom Cleverley and Muhamed Besic back in action. while veteran pair Steven Pienaar and Tony Hibbert may also be fit again.
