Title: Talisca Injured, Misses Match Due to Injury
In the latest blow for Everton's hopes of securing a spot in the Premier League next season, Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paquetá was ruled out of their match against Arsenal on Monday night.
The news came as a major setback for the Toffees, who had been fighting hard to secure a place in the top flight of English football after finishing 16th last season. The loss of talismanic talisman and playmaker Lucas Paquetá has left them struggling to find solutions to their midfield woes.
Paquetá suffered a knee injury during the match against Watford earlier this month, which has forced him to miss several matches since then. Despite being back in training, he still wasn't fit enough to feature in the match against Arsenal.
As a result, manager Roberto Martinez had to make do with his makeshift midfield, with Ross Barkley stepping up to replace Paquetá. However, Barkley struggled throughout the match, unable to provide the same level of creativity and vision that Paquetá brings to the team.
With Paquetá out for the foreseeable future, it is likely that Martinez will have to look at ways to strengthen his midfield further before the transfer window opens in January. The club may need to consider bringing in new players or looking at loan deals to bolster their squad.
Overall, the loss of Lucas Paquetá has had a significant impact on Everton's chances of survival in the Premier League. With only two games remaining in the season, they now face an uphill battle to avoid relegation.