Everton to start season without key midfielders Garner and Gueye
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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.
- •James Garner out for preseason after groin surgery
- •Garner expected back for first-team training next month
- •Idrissa Gana Gueye has left for Al-Diriya after contract expiry
- •Everton seeks additional midfield signings ahead of season
- •Hayden Hackney recently joined from Middlesbrough
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Huge injury blow for Everton
"The Toffees will be without both their starting midfielders to begin the Premier League season
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