Everton to start season without key midfielders Garner and Gueye

Everton confirmed that James Garner will miss the entire preseason after undergoing surgery for a groin issue. Garner, who was their Men’s Player of the Season, is expected to resume training next month, which coincides with the Premier League season opener. This news follows Idrissa Gana Gueye's departure to Al-Diriya in the Saudi League as his contract with the club expired. Everton signed Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough recently but will look for a defensive midfielder as they prepare for the season.

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