James Garner
EVE
CM (RB)
Box-to-Box
Mar 13, 2001 (25)
Right
6'0"
172 lb
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2025/2026 Premier League
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2025/2026 Premier League
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Ruled out for season opener
Garner is ruled out of Saturday's season opener against Crystal Palace as his start to the 2026-27 campaign is delayed following groin surgery, according to the Liverpool Echo.
Analysis: Garner had been building up with on field training in Germany after his procedure, but that recovery has not progressed quickly enough for him to be ready for the opener. He finished last season with two goals and seven assists across 38 starts, establishing himself as one of Everton's most productive attacking outlets, making his continued absence a real blow so early in the new campaign. Garner is expected to continue his rehabilitation with a return targeted for the coming weeks. Harrison Armstrong is expected to start in midfield in his absence.
Steps up recovery in Germany
Garner has stepped up his recovery from groin surgery and has resumed on-field training in Germany, the club announced.
Analysis: Garner underwent successful surgery to address the issue identified during preseason and began his rehabilitation at Finch Farm, with a return to first team training still targeted around the opening week of the Premier League season. He finished last season with two goals and seven assists across 38 starts, establishing himself as one of Everton's most productive attacking outlets, making his recovery an important storyline to track as the campaign approaches. Garner is expected to continue building toward that targeted return as his rehabilitation progresses.
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