Leighton Baines will soon return from injury and may even be back by boxing day. Baines has been out for 5 weeks with a broken toe.
Roberto Martinez said: “Leighton Baines is getting really close and depending how today and tommorow go, he should be available.”
The English international was injured in the merseyside derby on the 23rd of November. Baines’ temporary replacement Bryan Oviedo has impressed as the toffees took home 13 out of 15 point in the defenders absence.
“We have missed Leighton. You can’t overestimate his quality, experience and know-how. We have an incredible replacement in Bryan Oviedo. He has been terrific. But you want players in good moments of form to be available.”
“We’re desperate to have Leighton Baines back and desperate for Bryan to be in that moment of form. We need to make sure we use that well for the good of the squad.”
Due to his Injury he has only made 5 appearances this season.
