Everton's Ndiaye Out After Merseyside Derby Injury

Everton's star midfielder Iliman Ndiaye faces weeks on the sidelines after a medial ligament injury during the intense 2-2 draw against Liverpool. The setback comes as a blow to Everton, with Ndiaye being their lead scorer for the season. Their next fixture is against Crystal Palace.

Everton's midfield maestro, Iliman Ndiaye, will be out of action for several weeks due to a medial ligament injury sustained in the heated Merseyside derby. Manager David Moyes confirmed on Friday that the injury happened just during the first half of the match against Liverpool, which concluded in a fiery 2-2 draw.

The 24-year-old Senegalese international, who tops Everton's scoring charts this season with six goals, suffered the setback after inadvertently striking the ground while attempting a kick. The loss of Ndiaye is a significant blow to Everton’s campaign.

Currently standing 15th in the league with 27 points from 24 matches, Everton will head to Crystal Palace for their upcoming fixture. All eyes will be on how the team copes with Ndiaye's absence in this critical phase of the season.