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Joe Thomas

Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury latest ahead of Everton season opener against Chelsea

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's fitness for Everton's season opener against Chelsea is being assessed after he picked up a knock in training.

The 25-year-old scored his first goal of pre-season in a lively performance against Dynamo Kyiv on Friday - sparking optimism he would start the campaign fully fit. He had been left out of the previous friendly, the 4-2 win at Blackpool, as a precaution.

But after suffering an issue in training he could now miss the first game of the season, with staff at Finch Farm working to understand the extent of his injury.

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