There was brief hope that Armando Broja’s ankle injury was not as bad as initially feared but it looks like the 23-year-old will just about miss the rest of the season after all, as he’s expected to be out for 10-12 weeks according to the latest word from Everton.

Albanian striker may see Everton loan terminated early after being ruled out for up to three months with ankle issue

Boss David Moyes is sympathetic towards Broja, who has an ankle injury that will keep him out for three months. However, Moyes wants to sign a replacement on loan and cannot do so without releasing Broja. After a home loss to Aston Villa, Moyes said: “We think Broja’s going to be out for somewhere between 10 and 12 weeks.

Unfortunately for the young striker, his day would end on a stretcher, with his right leg in an air cast, and everyone fearing the worst. The 23-year-old had missed most of the season to that point with an Achilles issue, and spent all of last season trying to get back to his pre-injury levels after an ACL tear cost him most of 2023.

Everton striker Armando Broja will be sidelined for up to three months with an ankle ligament injury, says manager David Moyes.

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Everton loanee Armando Broja is set to be out for 10-12 weeks after sustaining ankle ligament damage. Manager David Moyes has suggested Broja could return to parent club Chelsea due to the injury. During Everton’s third round FA Cup match against Peterborough United on January 9,