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Remains sidelined Godfrey (groin) will not be an option for Monday's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion. "[Godfrey's] groin is still not right so he will take a bit of time" said manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Godfrey continues to deal with injury woes and is set to miss his second game in a row with his latest groin injury. He missed the first three months of the campaign with leg surgery and made eight starts in 12 games since his return. With Seamus Coleman (knee) likely done for the season, Nathan Patterson would be the next player up to start at the outside back Monday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin injury Godfrey is not in Everton's match day squad for Monday's clash against Leicester City due to a groin injury, manager Sean Dyche announced before the game.

Impact Godfrey has started seven of Everton's nine Premier League games since the start of March, but he missed out Monday due to injury. Vitaliy Mykolenko and Seamus Coleman (hamstring) get the starts at either full-back position against Leicester.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Godfrey (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Crystal Palace.

Impact As expected, Godfrey is fit and available, but he will wait for his opportunity on the bench. Vitaly Mykolenko, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski and Mason Holgate are starting in central defense against the Eagles.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be fine Saturday Godfrey (undisclosed) wasn't mentioned by manager Sean Dyche ahead of Saturday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Godfrey only made it 58 minutes last weekend with what was believed to be a possible concussion. However, nothing has been made of it since and it seems like he'll be an option to start again Saturday. If not, Nathan Patterson would likely move back into the starting XI.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Fulham Godfrey was subbed out of Saturday's match against Fulham in the 58th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Godfrey went straight down the tunnel after coming off against Fulham, meaning he may have picked up an injury on Saturday. Nathan Patterson replaced him at right-back with Seamus Coleman (hamstring) already out.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizer versus Spurs Godfrey assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Godfrey assisted Michael Keane's outside the box equalizer in the 90th minute Monday. It was the only chance Godfrey created in the match and resulted in his first assist of the season. He added one off-target shot and two inaccurate crosses to his attacking output, while on defense he made four clearances, intercepted one pass and won one of his three tackles attempted in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes start versus Forest Godfrey featured in the starting XI against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, recording one cross (accurate), nine clearances and two tackles (one won) in 90 minutes.

Impact Godfrey was stepping into the starting XI with Vitaliy Mykolenko (illness) unavailable, Unless the Ukrainian defender needs more time to recover, Godfrey will likely find himself relegated to a spot on the bench versus Brentford on Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Arsenal clash Godfrey (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's game versus Arsenal.

Impact Godfrey is back on the squad list after dealing with a knee injury for a couple of weeks, but he will not get the start. Conor Coady and James Tarkowski will draw the nod in the back.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closer to return Godfrey is close to return after missing last match with a knee injury, Everton announced.

Impact Godfrey is still listed as game time decision as he is inching closer to a return to the pitch. Yerry Mina can be seen in the lineup if the 25-year-old does not pass the fitness test on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Godfrey is not in the match day squad to face West Ham on Saturday due to a knee injury.

Impact Godfrey misses out on Saturday's match after suffering the injury against Southampton. Yerry Mina replaces Godfrey in Saturday's lineup.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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On bench against Wolves Godfrey is fit and in the match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Monday.

Impact Godfrey returns after missing time since August due to a borken leg. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Monday.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Godfrey (leg) was a full participant in Friday's training session.

Impact Godfrey had been out since the first game of the season back in August due to a broken leg. Following that four-month absence, he has just over a week to regain his fitness ahead of the Dec. 26 match against Wolves. When fully fit, Godfrey should be a regular member of the starting lineup, though he still has a competition with Conor Coady and James Tarkowski ahead of him.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured on training pitch Godfrey (leg) was pictured training with the first team Thursday.

Impact Godfrey had been previously ruled out through the World Cup by manager Frank Lampard but the fact that he is training with the team could clear the way for him to rejoin the squad for its Boxing Day clash with Wolverhampton on Dec. 26. Even once fit, Godfrey will be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI with the performance of James Tarkowski and Conor Coady.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out through World Cup Godfrey (leg) is not expected back until after the World Cup but is progressing in his recovery. Manager Frank Lampard told reporters, "Ben's a bit further behind - it's his first...

Impact The fact that Godfrey is running again is certainly a step in the right direction and the World Cup break should prevent him from missing too many additional matches. Still, once the defender is cleared to play, his spot on the pitch won't be easy to come back with the duo of James Tarkowski and Conor Coady thriving in central defense and Yerry Mina already waiting in the wings.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out three months after surgery Godfrey (leg) underwent successful surgery on his fractured fibula and is expected to miss three months while recovering, Everton announced Monday.

Impact Godfrey has typically been a starter whenever he's available for Everton over the last three years, but his issue last season was staying healthy, and he's already set to be out until November in this campaign. Mason Holgate and Michael Keane should be able to fill in at center-back until Godfrey is ready to return.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected out for months Godfrey is expected to be out for months rather than weeks because of a fractured fibula, according to manager Frank Lampard.

Impact It's yet another bad injury for Godfrey, who can't seem to shed the injuries after dealing with multiple muscle problems last season. He started 23 matches last campaign and is already in danger of not hitting that number following a broken fibula. The good news is Everton are fairly deep at center-back, for now, as both Mason Holgate and Michael Keane were bench options for the opener.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Godfrey taken to hospital after sustaining lower leg injury Everton defender Ben Godfrey was taken to hospital after sustaining a lower leg injury during their opening Premier League game against Chel...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stretchered off against Chelsea Godfrey was subbed out of Saturday's match against Chelsea in the 15th minute after suffering an injury. He had to be stretchered off the pitch.

Impact Godfrey was down on the field for a long time after getting injured in a challenge with Kai Havertz. More details will likely emerge after the game but based on the amount of time he was receiving treatment, it could be a serious issue. Mason Holgate replaced him in central defense on Saturday.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses final seven matches Godfrey was sidelined for the club's final seven games of the year due to a quadriceps injury.

Impact On the year, Godfrey saw action in 23 matches (all starts) in which he recorded 18 shots (seven on target), 12 crosses (four accurate) and 91 clearances. While Godfrey was used all over the back line, he served primarily as a central defender which is the Englishman's preferred position. If he can stay fit, Godfrey should be able to supplant Michael Keane for the starting gig.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Thursday Godfrey (quad) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Godfrey is healthy enough for the bench Thursday, which means he could be in for a start Sunday. If Everton go up a goal, it also wouldn't be surprising to see Godfrey come on in the second half as a defensive reinforcement against Crystal Palace. Of note, Godfrey has missed the last month with a quad injury.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Out against Brentford Godfrey (quadriceps) is not in Everton's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Brentford.

Impact Godfrey has missed Everton's last four games with a quad injury, and he has been ruled out once again on Sunday. Jarrad Branthwaite is making his third start of the season in central defense against Brentford.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might be ready Sunday Godfrey (quadriceps) may be available versus Brentford on Sunday after manager Frank Lampard told reporters, "Ben Godfrey is very close, whether or not he'll be fit for this squad....

Impact Godfrey has missed the last four matches due to his quadriceps injury. If the defender is cleared to play, he could slot into the starting XI in favor of Michael Keane, at least until Yerry Mina (calf) is cleared to return. If Godfrey does play, his primary value will likely come from clearances and other defensive stats, though he could be a target in the box on corners.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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