Sean Dyche is hoping to have Vitalii Mykolenko available for Everton's clash at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday (3pm GMT kick-off), while captain Seamus Coleman is "touch and go" over a return.

But the Blues boss is likely to continue to be without Ashley Young and Abdoulaye Doucoure as the duo work their way back to fitness.

Full-back Mykolenko - who has been in fine form this season - missed the victory at Burnley and the midweek Carabao Cup clash against Fulham with a groin injury. 

Speaking in Thursday's press conference previewing Saturday's contest, Dyche explained the defender could return for the game in north London.

"Mykolenko is back in the thinking," revealed Dyche. "The other three, it's touch and go with Seamus - he needs a few more days of training. Youngy is making process but I don't think he will make this one, and Doucs not for this one."

Doucoure has been a key performer under Dyche, with no player having scored more than his 11 goals since the manager arrived at the Club in January. 

On his potential return date, Dyche added: "We will see, he is making good progress. He is a good healer from what I gather from his past so we are hoping it will settle quickly as it is doing."