Tuesday, 22nd April, 2014
Everton will have to make do without Kevin Mirallas for the remainder of the season.
The Belgium international limped off against Manchester United during Everton's 2-0 weekend win over the Red Devils and tests have revealed the severity of the injury he suffered.
Mirallas has picked up a groin tear and will be out for the Toffees' final three games of the season, a big blow for a side trying to overtake Arsenal to finish fourth in the Premier League.
Everton said in a statement: "Kevin Mirallas will miss the remaining three games of the season.
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"The Everton forward limped off at the very end of Sunday's win over Manchester United, after scoring the Blues' second goal shortly before half time.
"And Roberto Martinez today revealed that the Belgian has a small tear in his groin and will be out for the next three weeks, meaning he will be sidelined for matches against Southampton this weekend, the visit of Manchester City on 3 May and the last game of the season at Hull City."
Everton currently sit fifth in the Premier League with 69 points from 35 games.
They are just one point behind fourth-placed Arsenal.
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