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Defender Joseph Yobo will definitely miss Saturday's visit of Hull City but Everton boss David Moyes could welcome back Segundo Castillo.
Nigerian Yobo has not featured since a hamstring strain saw him limp off during last month's goalless draw with Chelsea.
And while the centre back is rapidly closing in on a return, the clash with Phil Brown's Tigers has come too soon.
The news is better for Ecuadorian midfielder Castillo, who has overcome his own hamstring problem and could feature for the first time since the 1-0 win at Manchester City four weeks ago.
Moyes will also be able to call on Victor Anichebe after confirming the youngster has suffered no ill-effects of his runout at Macclesfield last weekend.
Speaking at his weekly press conference, the Everton boss also hinted he would not refrain from using Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
The 21-year-old is walking a disciplinary tightrope having accumulated nine yellow cards so far this season.
One more against Hull would see him suspended for the upcoming double header with Liverpool but Moyes said: "We didn't play him against Macclesfield last week, but the Premier League games are vital, they are the important thing.
"Always the next Premier League game is the most important so obviously we want him to be ready to play. Hopefully we get no bookings and a good performance from him."