Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterJames Tarkowski continues to baffle Everton fans after his omission against Arsenal.The Englishman has been pivotal to the Toffees solid form of late, with David Moyes's side now pushing for a late dash into the European places.But it was Jake O'Brien who stepped in to replace Tarkowski last weekend, with the current status of the 33-year-old defender something of a mystery.Article continues below You may like Is Bukayo Saka injured? Injury latest on Arsenal star ahead of Everton clash Is Marc Cucurella injured this weekend? Is Reece James injured? Premier League injury update on Chelsea full-back What is the latest on James Tarkowski's injury?Tarkowski has missed just one Premier League game so far this term, the 2-0 loss to Arsenal, with Max Dowman stealing the headlines with his late effort.But Moyes is yet to be asked about Tarkowski's injury issue, with another huge game against Chelsea on the horizon this weekend.Max Dowman becomes youngest ever PL goalscorer! | Arsenal 2-0 Everton | Premier League highlights - YouTubeWatch On Ive not picked up on any significant concern around Tarkowski for example," said The Athletic's Patrick Boyland when asked about the defender.Im aware of the rumours on Branthwaite, but I havent heard anything to suggest that the Branthwaite one right now is particularly bad either. It was obviously a massive blow late on (before the Arsenal game).Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Everton are currently eight points outside of the top four and will be hoping to add to Chelsea's recent woes with victory this weekend.Moyes, who helped guide the Toffees away from relegation last term with an eventual 13th-placed finish, has since worked wonders in their first season at the Hill Dickinson.Get VIP Everton tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock features a state-of-the-art Premium Experience. The packages, available for the 2025/26 season, will offer prime pitch views and easy movement between seats and lounges, ensuring a top-tier, seamless, and luxurious matchday environment consistent with the club's Nothing but the best motto.Read moreRead lessView DealIn FourFourTwo's view, there may be a reason why Everton are keeping Tarkowski's injury quiet of late.Jack Grealish's season-ending foot problem serves as a reminder how quickly things can go from bad to worse.TOPICSJames TarkowskiEvertonPremier LeagueMatthew HoltSocial Links NavigationMatthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.
