James Garner recovers from surgery as Everton draw with Bolton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:37 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Everton midfielder James Garner is recovering from groin surgery and could miss the start of the upcoming Premier League season. The news follows Everton's goalless draw against Bolton Wanderers on July 25, where Jarrad Branthwaite made his return to the starting lineup. Everton had an opportunity to take the lead with a disallowed goal from Thierno Barry in the first half, and despite several substitutions by David Moyes at halftime, they were unable to score. Everton will face Stoke City in their next match on July 28, with Tyler Dibling and Hayden Hackney likely returning to availability.
- •James Garner undergoing rehabilitation after groin surgery.
- •Everton drew 0-0 against Bolton Wanderers.
- •Jarrad Branthwaite returned to the squad after injury.
- •Thierno Barry had a goal disallowed for offside.
- •Everton to face Stoke City on July 28.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Injury blow for Everton star as trio’s absences in friendly draw are explained
- 7:37 AMYahoo Sports — Garner recovering from groin surgery as Everton draw at Bolton
"Everton midfielder James Garner could miss the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season after undergoing surgery on his groin. The 25-year-old, who was absent in last weekend's pre-season friendly against Dundee, has now started his rehabilitation at Finch Farm and is expected to return to first-team training around the opening week of the new season. The club shared the news after Saturday's goalless draw at Bolton Wanderers in which Jarrad Branthwaite returned to the Blues starting line-up.
"Everton star James Garner has undergone surgery on a groin problem, the club have revealed.It is hoped that Garner will return around the time of the start of the new Premier League season, however.Ev...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:25 AMInjury blow for Everton star as trio’s absences in friendly draw are explained
Everton star James Garner has undergone surgery on a groin problem, the club have revealed.It is hoped that Garner will return around the time of the start of the new Premier League season, however.Ev...
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 7:37 AMGarner recovering from groin surgery as Everton draw at Bolton
Everton midfielder James Garner could miss the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season after undergoing surgery on his groin. The 25-year-old, who was absent in last weekend's pre-season friendly against Dundee, has now started his rehabilitation at Finch Farm and is expected to return to first-team training around the opening week of the new season. The club shared the news after Saturday's goalless draw at Bolton Wanderers in which Jarrad Branthwaite returned to the Blues starting line-up.
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