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Goal in loss to Cherries Keane scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss to AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact Keane put in a solid shift Saturday. He was, as usual, the backbone of the Toffee's defense executing five clearances and an interception. In attack he managed three shots, scoring the game's opening goal with his only on target attempt. As a regular starter he should continue to make a difference to Everton's backline. From the season's opening three games he has contributed a total of 11 clearances and six interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Keane gives Everton the lead against Bournemouth | Premier League

AUGUST 31 • YOUTUBE

Nets first goal of the season Keane scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Burnley.

Impact After being sidelined for the last seven matches, Keane made his return to the pitch in style, popping in his first goal of the season. His goal marked the second of the match for his squad, coming early as the 25th minute, when he fired a shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner. As long as he can stay healthy, Keane will likely remain a part of the starting group and still has time to make a push towards his career high of three goals in a season.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Keane powers Everton to 2-0 lead against Burnley | Premier League

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Starting against Burnley Keane (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Burnley.

Impact Keane returns from an undisclosed injury which has kept him out since October. The center back partners James Tarkowski in the heart of Everton's back four on Saturday.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Thursday Keane (undisclosed) returned to training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Burnley, per manager Sean Dyche. "Keane trained today so as long as there's no reaction he'll be back...

Impact Keane has fallen way out of contention for the team with his last appearance back in October. He's also started just twice in just four matches played with limited stats recorded. Even when he returns, the defender will remain on the bench for Everton.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of favor Keane got the start during Wednesday's Premier League International Cup clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Keane started the season as a consistent piece of the starting XI and has now fallen totally out of favor. The defender simply seems to be a depth option and not even an afterthought for the starting XI. With Everton now in some sort of decent form it's tough to see Keane gaining has place back barring injury.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah scores twice as Liverpool beats 10-man Everton, 2-0

Liverpool needed two late goals by Mohamed Salah to get past 10-man Everton 2-0 in the Premier League in a Merseyside derby dominated by ref...

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Mohamed Salah scores twice as Liverpool beats 10-man Everton, 2-0

Left off injury report Keane (undisclosed) was not named in Everton's injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with Arsenal.

Impact Keane found himself dropped from the starting XI against Wolverhampton on Aug. 26 in favor of youngster Jarrad Branthwaite and could find himself relegated to a spot on the bench moving forward. Still, if Branthwaite stumbles, Keane should be the next choice to fill a center-back role.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Sheffield United Keane is missing from Everton's game-day squad list to face Sheffield United Saturday.

Impact Keane started the first two contests of the season but dropped to the bench in the most recent one. He's out this week due to an undisclosed injury. Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski are starting in the back.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses playing time Keane made 12 appearances (ten starts) blocking seven shots, making seven tackles and 55 clearances during the 2022-23 season.

Impact Coming off a prior season of 31 starts in 32 appearances, Keane's playing time was curtailed this year as he lost his role to James Tarkowski, Yerry Mina, and Conor Coady throughout the season. With Mina leaving the club Keane could return to prominence in the new campaign for an Everton side that narrowly escaped relegation again.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist off bench Keane subbed into Saturday's match against Wolverhampton in the 29th minute, making a clearance, an interception and recording an assist in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Keane replaced an injured Nathan Patterson (undisclosed) in the first half of Saturday's match, and he produced a vital assist for Yerry Mina's 99th-minute equalizer from a corner kick routine against Wolves. Mina has replaced Keane as a center-back in the XI for Everton's last three games heading into next weekend's season finale.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle, Everton clash with relegation implications (File photo) Everton defender Michael Keane (5) passes against Minnesota United in the first half at Allianz Field.

APRIL 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Busy defensively versus Palace Keane made seven clearances and four interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Crystal Palace.

Impact Keane had another productive performance at the heart of the defense, leading all players in both clearances and interceptions and being key for his side to keep a rare clean sheet. With 42 clearances over his last eight starts, the center-back is mostly thriving individually since returning to starting XI but it isn't translating into collective success as of late.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer versus Spurs Keane scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Keane scored a brilliant outside the box goal in the 90th minute Monday (assisted by Ben Godfrey) to turn an Everton loss into a crucial draw. Keane took three shots in the match (two on target), made four clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes. He was also involved in two other crucial plays, as he conceded a penalty in the 66th minute which was converted by Harry Kane, and drew a red card challenge from Lucas Moura in the 88th minute to give his team a chance to get back in the match.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Keane wondergoal gets Everton level with Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League

APRIL 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Lucas Moura sent off for dangerous tackle on Michael Keane | Premier League

APRIL 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Late Everton goal earns 1-1 draw with Spurs as 2 sent off

Michael Keane made amends for giving away a penalty by scoring off a long-range thunderbolt in the 90th minute to earn Everton a 1-1 draw with Tottenham in a feisty English Premier...

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in win Keane took three shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Brentford. He also made five clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Keane has now started each of his side's last three Premier League games, assisting a goal, taking four shots and keeping a clean sheet in that span. He could continue alongside James Tarkowski in central defense over Conor Coady, who's been benched recently as Keane has come into the XI.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Keane assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Keane logged his first assist of the 2022-23 Premier League. An undisclosed injury prevented him from participating in all PL games Everton played between and February. But after playing 90 minutes during Everton's first two games of March, his usage is expected to be maximized as the month progresses.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Featured on the bench Keane (undisclosed) has been an option off the bench the last two matches

Impact Keane has only made one appearance off the bench after missing most of the season with an undisclosed injury. He is now back with the team as an option off the bench, but has fallen in depth with Conor Coady and James Tarkowski better options to start in the back.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trying to return Keane (undisclosed) is getting fitter and trying to make a return to the field, Everton announced.

Impact Keane has been out all season with an undisclosed injury, but is getting "fitter" and is trying to get back as soon as he can.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham transfer notebook: Coufal and Ashby futures; Juranovic and Keane interest The latest on Vladimir Coufal & Harrison Ashby’s futures at West Ham, as well as interest in Celtic’s Josip Juranovic and Everton’s Michael...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Third goal of season Keane scored a goal with his lone shot while making an interception, a tackle and four clearances during Thursday's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Keane found the back of the net in the 54th minute scoring Everton's first goal. The goal was the third of the season for the defender while his one interception tied for the team-high total in the win.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Michael Keane discuss Everton comeback ' Premier League

MAY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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