Tarkowski to undergo surgery on hamstring injury

After sustaining a hamstring injury that necessitates surgery, James Tarkowski will not play for Everton once more this year.

The 32-year-old’s recovery, according to David Moyes, may have an impact on the Toffees’ pre-season preparations for the 2025-2026 campaign.

Last weekend, Tarkowski was hurt when Manchester City defeated him with a score of 2-0 at home.

Since joining Everton in July 2022, the 32-year-old has not missed a league game.

Moyes described it as a “big blow” to lose the centre-back in the final five Premier League games.

The Everton manager said on Friday, “Tarky plays such a huge role in how we’ve done so well in this time.”

The Toffees travel to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, finishing 13th in the table.

In his time at Everton, Tarkowski was a key player, scoring a memorable equalizer in the final seconds at Goodison Park in February against Liverpool.