Everton confirms Branthwaite's absence in Newcastle pre-season friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Everton announced that Jarrad Branthwaite did not participate in the pre-season friendly against Newcastle United on Wednesday evening. This decision was part of a planned reintegration program following a hamstring injury sustained last season. Branthwaite had previously captained Everton in earlier friendlies this summer. The club stated his absence was not due to new injury concerns. He is set to return to full training on Wednesday and is expected to feature in the final pre-season match against Lille on Saturday.
- •Branthwaite missed the friendly against Newcastle due to reintegration program.
- •He played 80 minutes against Stuttgart before missing this match.
- •Everton confirmed his absence is not due to a new injury.
- •Branthwaite will return to full training at Finch Farm on Wednesday.
- •He is anticipated to play in the final pre-season fixture against Lille.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Everton ease concerns over star man’s absence in Newcastle friendly
"Everton have confirmed Jarrad Branthwaite missed Wednesday evening’s pre-season friendly against Newcastle United as part of a planned reintegration programme following his hamstring injury.The cent...
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