Harrison Armstrong
EVE
Center Midfielder
Box-to-Box
Jan 19, 2007 (19)
Right
6'1"
154 lb
Should be available
Armstrong (undisclosed) is still waiting to see how he feels but he should be available for Saturday's clash against Ipswich Town, according to coach David Moyes. "We're still waiting on Harrison to see how he is. We expect him to be okay."
Analysis: Armstrong had been unavailable for the recent Cup match against Wolverhampton after a minor training setback, an issue assistant coach Alan Irvine had already downplayed as not serious. His anticipated return would keep him alongside James Garner in the central zone, having been heavily involved so far this season, averaging 25.0 accurate passes, 4.2 ball recoveries and 1.5 tackles per game.
Provides one assist in energetic debut
Armstrong assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace.
Analysis: Armstrong was directly involved in Everton's opening goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, nicking the ball off Daniel Munoz to feed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for the stunning opener, also registering one chance created, one tackle won and two interceptions across his 90 minutes. The young midfielder came into the starting lineup with James Garner still building his way back from hernia surgery. His opening-day assist will have done his chances of retaining a starting role no harm, even if a return to a substitute role remains the most likely outcome once the squad is fully fit.
Recalled from loan
Armstrong has been recalled from his loan with Preston North End and has returned to Everton, according to his parent club.
Analysis: Armstrong is over with his time on loan after half a season, as the midfielder has been recalled to Everton after making 17 appearances with Preston. He would score one goal and an assist on loan, showing some decent promise and hopefully working into minutes, after earning one appearance before departing on his loan spell.
Included on bench
Armstrong (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's trip to Leeds.
Analysis: Armstrong was in doubt for Monday's clash but was deemed fit enough for the bench. It's unlikely he plays a major role after returning from loan, but he is a depth option for a paper thin Everton squad. Armstrong made 15 appearances in the Championship last season.
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