Everton's Branthwaite Set for Surgery

Everton centre back Jarrad Branthwaite will have surgery due to a complication in his hamstring injury recovery. The player, who signed a contract extension until 2030, has not played since August. Following the operation, he will begin rehabilitation under the club's medical team.

Everton's central defender, Jarrad Branthwaite, is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday following a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury, the Premier League club announced.

The 23-year-old England international, who has been absent from play since August, recently secured a contract extension with Everton until 2030.

After consulting with specialists, the club confirmed in a Monday statement that Branthwaite will undergo a surgical procedure. Post-surgery, he is set to embark on a structured rehabilitation program under the club's medical team's supervision.

(With inputs from agencies.)