Soccer

Seamus Coleman misses out again

Republic of Ireland international defender is still troubled by a hamstring problem

Norwich City’s Javier Garrido (bottom) and Everton’s Seamus Coleman battle for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match at Goodison Park. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.
Norwich City’s Javier Garrido (bottom) and Everton’s Seamus Coleman battle for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match at Goodison Park. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.
Fri Jan 31 2014 - 10:59

Republic of Ireland international Seamus Coleman misses a second game - he was absent for the 4-0 defeat to Liverpool - for Everton with a hamstring injury.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez will also be forced into a change up front for the visit of Aston Villa with Romelu Lukaku ruled out for several weeks and fellow on-loan striker Lacina Traore at least 10 days away from being fit.

Steven Naismith or Kevin Mirallas are the two likely options vying for the centre-forward role. Coleman and Sylvain Distin and forward Gerard Deulofeu will not be ready to return for another week.

Everton: Howard, Stones, Jagielka, Alcaraz, Baines, Barry, McCarthy, Mirallas, Osman, Pienaar, Naismith, Robles, Hibbert, McGeady, Barkley, Garbutt, Gueye, Vellios.