Anthony Gordon was only introduced in the final moments of Everton's crucial game at Bournemouth because he has broken his hand.
The 21-year-old was part of a triple substitution with the Blues already losing 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium. Frank Lampard confirmed he did not turn to the starlet earlier because of his injury.
He added Gordon had played through the Carabao Cup tie with issue as he spoke after his side's second mauling on the south coast in five days. News of Gordon's broken hand emerged amid mounting injury concerns for the Blues - those the World Cup break now offers six weeks for players to recover.
MATCH RECAP: Look back on how Bournemouth vs Everton unfolded here