Everton star Seamus Coleman returns to training after breaking his leg as right-back bids to make sensational early return
Irishman suffered gruesome injury while on international duty in March but could return by Christmas to aid Toffees' season
SEAMUS COLEMAN has put an extra smile on Everton fans’ faces after returning to outdoor training for the first time since breaking his leg in March.
The right-back sustained the horror injury while on international duty for the Republic of Ireland.
And boss Ronald Koeman was sure that Coleman, a key player in his side, would miss the whole of the new Premier League season as a result.
However, the 28-year-old is now aiming for a stunning Christmas return after completing a gruelling solo session at Finch Farm on Friday morning.
Coleman was seen running with resistance around his waist before engaging in some sweat-inducing sprints.
And after splashing the cash on some big names in the transfer window, Koeman will surely be delighted to see Coleman working hard as he targets a first-team return.
But the Irishman isn’t the only long-term crock for Everton, with Ramiro Funes Mori and Yannick Bolasie also sidelined with devastating injuries.
All three will miss tomorrow’s clash with Stoke at Goodison Park tomorrow afternoon.
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While James McCarthy and Ross Barkley are also likely to sit out the fixture as doubts remain over the latter’s future.
Tottenham and Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move for Barkley, who has entered the final year of his contract after refusing to sign a new deal.
But after warning that the England international was set to leave, Koeman has performed a dramatic U-turn and now insists Barkley could stay for the campaign.
The Dutchman said: “If there’s no interest he will be part of the team. He is training with Everton, he is part of the team and training in a good way.”
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