Everton midfielder Orel Mangala has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and is expected to miss the rest of the season, while striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to miss a number of weeks with a hamstring injury.

Everton midfielder Orel Mangala has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Everton's bid for Premier League survival has been hit by serious injuries to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Orel Mangala.The Toffees confirmed on Thursday that on-loan Lyon midfielder Mangala sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his knee during their 1-0 victory at Brighton on Saturday.

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The striker looked in immediate pain as he pulled up after challenging for a long ball against Brighton and Hove Albion. He initially received treatment on the pitch before hobbling off and heading straight down the tunnel, replaced by Beto.

Everton were handed a double injury blow on Thursday when the Premier League club announced midfielder Orel Mangala would miss the rest of the season with a knee injury while striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was sidelined with a hamstring injury.