Everton vs West Ham: Early Injury & Suspension Update – Five Ruled Out, One Doubt
As Everton prepare to host West Ham in their upcoming Premier League clash (29 September 2025; 8pm), both teams are dealing with key absences and doubts that could affect their starting XIs. Here’s a full roundup of who is ruled out, who is suspended, and who remains questionable.
Everton: Who’s Out, Who’s Doubtful
Everton have several players unavailable, and one notable doubt. Manager David Moyes will need to adjust.
| Player | Status | Details / Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jarrad Branthwaite | Ruled Out | Still recovering from a hamstring injury; he has yet to be involved in matchday squads this season. (The Guardian) |
| Merlin Rohl | Doubtful | Suffered a setback in training; Moyes described it as a small injury in the hip/groin. He missed the last few games. (LiverpoolWorld) |
| Other missing players with longer‑term issues | Out | While not always confirmed for this match, several players remain on the sidelines with prolonged issues (e.g. recovering or not match ready) — though many reports focus on Branthwaite and Rohl specifically for this fixture. (Royal Blue Mersey) |
So, Everton have five players who could now miss out (including those suspended, if any) and one specific doubt in Rohl. (Goodison News)
West Ham: Suspension & Doubt
West Ham’s issues are less about injuries (for now) and more about disciplinary absences and a doubtful return.
| Player | Status | Reason / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tomáš Souček | Suspended | Banned for three matches following a straight red for serious foul play against Tottenham, which rules him out of this game and the next. (Liverpool world) |
| Aaron Wan‑Bissaka | Doubtful | Dealing with a stomach issue; missed recent games. Unclear whether he’s ready to return for this fixture. (LiverpoolWorld) |
⚠️ Summary
- Everton: At least five players are likely to be ruled out of the West Ham matchday squad, with one more (Merlin Rohl) doubtful. The major confirmed absentee is Branthwaite.
- West Ham: One suspension (Souček) and one player in doubt (Wan‑Bissaka). No major new injury news reported.
✅ Implications & What to Watch
- Everton will have to manage without key defensive cover (Branthwaite) and hope Rohl recovers sufficiently; depth and fitness could decide their ability to compete in this match.
- With Souček unavailable, West Ham lose a midfield presence both defensively and bullishly. Wan‑Bissaka’s status will influence their full‑back options.
- Tactical tweaks are likely: Everton may need to rotate or shuffle their backline, whereas West Ham might adjust midfield shape without Souček.
If you like, I can also pull together predicted lineups based on these absences — might help see who’s likely to step in.
