Manchester United loanee Donny van de Beek has suffered an injury just moments before taking to the field for Everton against West Ham.
Van de Beek had been picked to start in the important clash for the Toffees at the London Stadium but was pulled out of the line-up at the last minute. In a tweet, Everton confirmed: "A late change to the XI.
"Mason Holgate replaces Donny van de Beek who picked up an injury in the warm-up." The news will have come as a hammer blow for Everton boss Frank Lampard just moments before the match.
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Van de Beek has enjoyed plenty of game-time since making the move to Goodison Park in January. However, despite featuring six times in the league for the Merseyside club, the Dutchman has yet to find the back of the net or grab an assist.
The late inclusion of Holgate in the starting XI worked well for the Toffees. He equalised in the second-half for Lampard's men but they fell to a 2-1 defeat against the Hammers.
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