Manchester United loanee Donny van de Beek was absent from Everton's squad to face Newcastle United on Thursday. The Dutchman missed the important relegation clash with the Magpies as Frank Lampard's side looked to earn some respite from the drop zone after their dismal run.
Wolves became the latest team to inflict damage on their hopes of Premier League survival after a rare goal from skipper Conor Coady.
Lampard confirmed that the on-loan Red would miss the visit of the resurgent North East outfit through illness, via the Liverpool Echo.
It is the first match he has missed for the Toffees since his loan move on January deadline day. READ MORE: 'Get it done' - Man United fans urge club to move quickly as Erik ten Hag named preferred choice The Merseyside strugglers are on a torrid spell as they've picked up just three points since early December, thanks to a win over Leeds United - Van de Beek's Goodison Park debut.
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