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David Moyes has confirmed that Beto will miss Everton’s trip to West Ham with concussion.

The forward was substituted during last weekend’s derby defeat after a clash of heads with Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate. Swelling rapidly appeared around Beto’s eye, with the 28-year-old appearing to suggest he was having issues with his vision.

The in-form forward’s absence is a big blow to the Blues, with Beto having scored four times in his last three Premier League appearances. 

Thierno Barry looks likely to come into the side at the London Stadium, though Iliman Ndiaye or Tyrique George could offer makeshift options at centre-forward.

Moyes ruled out the prospect of Braiden Graham featuring for the first team tomorrow. The 18-year-old has scored 12 goals in the Premier League 2 this season, with only two players managing more. However, the Scot said the teenager has ‘a little bit to go’ before reaching the first team.

Beto aside, the Toffees will be missing Jarrad Branthwaite and Jack Grealish at West Ham. Branthwaite sustained a season-ending hamstring issue against Liverpool, while Grealish’s campaign was prematurely ended by a foot issue.

 
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Michael Kenrick
1 Posted 24/04/2026 at 14:45:12
And Moyes was a wee bit canny when asked about Barry coming in to replace him.

Will he trust him to deliver, something Barry has mostly failed to do since Newcastle 2 months ago. Only 1 goal in the last 10 games.

And yet Braiden Graham has been considered and smacked down back in his place by the wily old dog. Just makes me sick why he refuses to bring players through.

Bill Fairfield
2 Posted 24/04/2026 at 15:07:32
Moyes was a bit spiky on the Barry questions.

I hope he tries someone/something else.

Dale Self
3 Posted 24/04/2026 at 15:22:44
Barry isn't up to what West Ham will do. Everyone knows that now.

George doesn't deserve it after that lackluster effort in the derby. If we are still thinking of buying him, then yeah, put him out there.

I think Ndiaye could add some value to his stock if he plays striker and makes things happen. Maybe occasionally send Keano up to fuck with them.

John Collins
4 Posted 24/04/2026 at 15:26:50
West Ham fighting to stay in the division.

Are we fighting for a European spot?

Anthony O'Sullivan
5 Posted 24/04/2026 at 15:28:39
Dam, I never thought I'd see the day when I'd be gutted to see Beto not start but here we are. Hopefully it's just this one he misses.
Ben Moore
6 Posted 24/04/2026 at 15:30:04
Michael Keane up front... although with Branthwaite out I guess that would mean Garner to right back which isn't ideal
Jay Harris
7 Posted 24/04/2026 at 15:39:49
Ive always appreciated Beto although I didnt rate him as Premier league standard but given the way we play anf the recent upturn in Skill, speed, determination and goalscoring he will be a big miss.

I would hate to see Barry in the lineup. Where Beto has improved Barry has declined so we could consider the "best finisher in the squad" Keane up front, play Obrien in his natural position and play Garner RB or Seamus if he's up to it but we have to remember its Summerville who they will be up against.

We also have to consider giving some game time to Alcaraz, Ironman, Rohl and / or Armstrong as we will probably need them in the run in.

As a team we are much better than West HAm but they are dangerous on the break and very motivated lately.

COYB.

Paul Mannix
8 Posted 24/04/2026 at 15:42:21
Maybe as he’s signed a new contract we could put Michael Keane up front 🤣
Dean Johnson
9 Posted 24/04/2026 at 15:49:56
It makes you sick that Moyes doesn't agree with you Michael?

I'd get that looked at if I were you.

Much as it pains me to say, Barry will probably start up front due to the lack of other options. Doesn't sound like Moyes likes that option either but what can you do? Destroy a young player before they're ready that's what.

Jim Bennings
10 Posted 24/04/2026 at 16:03:27
Put Alcaraz there and keep the ball on the deck, move them about.

Can't afford to take Ndiaye out of midfield because the shape goes and he won't start George or Dibling there anyway.

Kevin Naylor
11 Posted 24/04/2026 at 16:08:07
Thats why Moyes gets the pelters he does. Not going to change anything, Barry will start play crap, we'll go behind and off he'll come.
Bill Hawker
12 Posted 24/04/2026 at 16:08:25
Well it'll be Barry.

I don't think we have a shot at Europe nor do I want us there now. We aren't ready for two front football.

So, with that said, I wouldn't be upset losing to WHU for obvious reasons. I think Wolves can draw with Spurs.


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