Iliman Ndiaye Injured in Merseyside Derby Draw

Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye suffered a knee injury during the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park against Liverpool, resulting in him leaving the field in tears. The injury occurred after he appeared to kick the turf instead of the ball during a challenge with Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai. Ndiaye was visibly distressed and required medical attention before being replaced by Jack Harrison in the 25th minute. Everton manager David Moyes expressed concern over the injury's severity, noting it could be a significant loss given Ndiaye's standout performances this season. The injury adds to Everton's woes as they already face an injury crisis in attack, with several key players sidelined. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Everton’s Beto and Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister scoring early goals.