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Set to train soon Godfrey (quadriceps) won't be available versus Leicester City on Sunday but is expected back in training next week. Manager Frank Lampard told reporters, "Ben Godfrey is not fit bu...

Impact With Everton having a mid-week clash with Watford on Wednesday, fantasy players probably shouldn't expect Godfrey back in contention until the club's May 15 matchup with Brentford. In the meantime, the Toffees may continue utilizing a back three with Yerry Mina in the middle.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with quad injury Everton manager Frank Lampard said Friday that Godfrey (quadriceps) will miss "a few weeks" and that it would be a "close call" as to whether he will play again this season.

Impact Godfrey suffered this quad injury during the warmups for last weekend's defeat to Liverpool, and he's out for the foreseeable future now as he tries to recover before the end of the season. Yerry Mina should be available to fill in for him in central defense.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool beats Everton 2-0 in derby, quad bid still alive

Liverpool’s 2-0 victory in a frantic 240th Merseyside derby has kept its quadruple bid on track while pushing Everton slightly closer to a first relegation in 71 years

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Late scratch against Liverpool Godfrey suffered an injury during warmups and was taken out of the starting lineup for Sunday's Merseyside derby against Liverpool, Everton announced before the game.

Impact More details about Godfrey's injury will likely emerge after Sunday's match, but Michael Keane is replacing him in central defense for the derby.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Sunday Godfrey (hamstring) is in contention heading into Sunday's clash with Wolverhampton. Manager Frank Lampard told reporters, "Ben should be fit for us also this week. Hopefully we'll...

Impact If Godfrey is deemed fit, he should be in contention for a place in the starting XI given the Toffees' struggles on the backline, which includes the absences of Yerry Mina (quadriceps) and Michael Keane (illness). Alternatively, the club could be forced to utilize youngster Jarrad Branthwaite in central defense if none of the aforementioned trio is cleared to play.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to training pitch Godfrey (hamstring) won't be ready to play in Monday's matchup with Spurs but is expected to rejoin training soon. Manager Frank Lampard told reporters, "Ben Godfrey won't make Mon...

Impact Godfrey will be out of action for his fifth straight EPL match due to his hamstring problem. Given his ability to play both central defense and wing-back, the defender should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear, especially with Yerry Mina (quadriceps) still sidelined.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City wary of Norwich; Madrid at Villarreal

English Premier League leader Manchester City goes to relegation-threatened Norwich, which it beat 5-0 in August

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Out with hamstring injury Godfrey will miss the next month after suffering a hamstring injury in Saturday's FA Cup loss, according to manager Frank Lampard.

Impact It's a tough injury for Godfrey in the first match under Frank Lampard. Yerry Mina came on for Godfrey in the FA Cup, but that was in a three-man back line. There's also a chance Vitaliy Mykolenko plays at left-back in Godfrey's absence, which would depend on Lampard's formations going forward.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in FA Cup Godfrey was forced off with an undisclosed injury in the 12th minute of Saturday's FA Cup match against Brentford.

Impact Godfrey has been a rock on the Everton back line this season, playing a variety of positions en route to 17 league starts. However, even if he's forced to miss time, Everton have other options to use, as Yerry Mina came on for him in Saturday's match and scored the opener.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Digne sets up Villa winner, hit by bottle on Everton return

Lucas Digne has marked his return to Goodison Park by setting up Aston Villa’s goal in a 1-0 victory over former club Everton in the Premier League and getting struck on the head b...

JANUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Ben Godfrey: Why VAR did not send off Everton defender against Arsenal Everton’s Ben Godfrey escaped a red card for landing his boot on the face of Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu because the Video Assistant...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'It was like you had someone else's body': Ben Godfrey and his long COVID-19 battle While Ben Godfrey has been willing to continue to play through, there have been alarming side effects, such as signs his heart had swollen

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Everton goal rush stuns Burnley 3-1 in EPL

Everton has produced a remarkable comeback with three goals inside seven minutes to beat Burnley 3-1 in the English Premier League

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Should be option going forward Godfrey is back in full training and should be an option going forward, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact There was never much made about an injury for Godfrey, but it looks like he's ready to go again. It's unknown what role he'll have on this back line, but he was a favorite of Carlo Ancelotti en route to 29 starts and should find time under Benitez.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White replaces Alexander-Arnold in England's Euro 2020 squad

Ben White has been called into England’s squad for the European Championship to replace the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold

JUNE 7, 2021 • Associated Press

England picks 4 right backs for Euros; Maguire, Henderson in

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of four specialist right backs selected in England’s final 26-man squad for the European Championship while Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson are inc...

JUNE 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Completes first Everton season Godfrey closed the season with nine-straight starts split between center-back and right-back.

Impact Godfrey never got up the field much, even as a full-back, as he totaled two assists, 14 shots and six crosses in 31 appearances (29 starts). He was one of Carlo Ancelotti's most-consistent defenders after joining the club early in the season and that eventually led to a call up to the England national team.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decisions for Southgate, Kane as England prepares for Euros

Gareth Southgate gave himself another week to determine England’s European Championship squad by naming a 33-man list featuring three newcomers

MAY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Everton's European qualification bid hit by draw at Villa

Everton’s Europa League qualification hopes have been hit by a limp 0-0 draw at Aston Villa in the Premier League

MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

West Ham's CL hopes damaged by 1-0 loss to Everton

West Ham’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time have been damaged by a 1-0 home loss to Everton in the Premier League

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Patient Norwich back in the Premier League after brutal exit

Norwich’s return to the English Premier League is a reward for patient financial and team planning that is rare in modern soccer

APRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Chelsea retains 4th in EPL with home win over Everton

Chelsea has held onto fourth place in the English Premier League after beating Everton 2-0

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Chelsea consolidates 4th place by beating Everton 2-0 in EPL LONDON (AP) — Jorginho’s penalty and Ben Godfrey's own goal gave Chelsea a 2-0 English Premier League win over Everton, extending new manage...

MARCH 8, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Chelsea consolidates 4th place by beating Everton 2-0 in EPL LONDON - Jorginho’s penalty and Ben Godfrey’s own goal gave Chelsea a 2-0 English Premier League win over Everton, extending new manager Tho...

MARCH 8, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Chelsea consolidates 4th place by beating Everton 2-0 in EPL

Jorginho’s penalty and Ben Godfrey’s own goal have given Chelsea a 2-0 English Premier League win over Everton