Everton fans react to reports that Jean-Philippe Gbamin could be out until 2021

The Liverpool Echo has claimed that Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin could be ruled out until 2021 with an Achilles injury.

The 2019 recruit has endured rotten luck with injuries since his arrival and the tunnel is showing no signs of bearing any light.

The defence-minded midfielder has managed just 135 minutes of football since a £25 million transfer from Mainz.

Gbamin picked up an injury in training in August 2019 and after returning to action he picked up a thigh injury in February.

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His unfortunate luck with fitness problems continued when he picked up an Achilles injury in training.

He is no closer to earning a chance to shine under Carlo Ancelotti and he could now be out until next year.

The Ivory Coast international would likely be way down the pecking order, with Abdoulaye Doucoure and Allan arriving in the summer.

At 25 though he does have plenty of time on his side but he will be itching to get back on the pitch to impress the Italian boss.

Following news of this latest setback, supporters have been reacting on Twitter to the misfortune of Everton’s forgotten man.

Here is a selection of Tweets from supporters as Gbamin could be out for a few more months.

https://twitter.com/seancollins14/status/1315701916492595202

That's a real shame for the lad if that is correct. Would love to see JP ply is trade in the side on a continual basis. @EvertonBlueArmy .
— Peter Papadopoulos (@PeterPapadopo11) October 13, 2020

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As long as the medical team do a proper repair job on him and he comes back stronger than he ever was that'll do for me. Link up in January and push for his place. Excellent player, needs a chance. If injuries continue will have to get rid next summer. NSNO
— Jeffrey hitchmough (@Jeffreyhitchmo1) October 12, 2020

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I feel sorry for this guy but I honestly hope that when he gets back out on the pitch we give him a chance to resurrect his career with us.
— @torturedtoffee.bsky.social (@torturedtoffee) October 12, 2020

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https://twitter.com/AJDEFC/status/1315820438858141696

Smart decision. After the injuries he’s had and the position we are in, let him take all the time he needs to actually be fully recovered.
— Andrew Marquess (@AMarquess27) October 12, 2020

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That's tough luck in anyone's book. Let's hope he gets to have a successful career
— John Duncan (@blueboyinspain) October 12, 2020

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https://twitter.com/seann1878/status/1315701243562598400

He’s a myth.
— Julie (@JulieHob1878) October 12, 2020

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I really hope this is not the case, for me he showed that he could do a job as a CDM (if needed) and increasing competition within the squad, fingers crossed for him 🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏.
— Stephen Warman (@StephenWarman3) October 12, 2020

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Everton fans react to reports that Jean-Philippe Gbamin could be out until 2021