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Fulham are set to be without a number of key players for tonight’s Premier League clash with Everton at Craven Cottage. 

Due to FA Cup participation and the winter break, the Blues are readying to play just their second Premier League contest of 2024. 

Following the point secured in the battling 0-0 with Aston Villa over two weeks ago, Sean Dyche’s men will now aim to build up a head of steam as they enter another busy period of fixtures, with three matches in the space of 11 days. 

The first of them sees Everton travel south to take on Marco Silva’s side, and Sky Sports have confirmed several of his squad's key players will miss the clash, including former Toffee Alex Iwobi who is on international duty with Nigeria.

“Harry Wilson's shoulder injury will keep him out of action for two to three weeks. Adama Traore - who has not played since November 12 - remains sidelined, while Fode Ballo-Toure, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are still on international duty at AFCON. Willian could return to the starting line-up in place of Wilson.”

Elsewhere, Leeds United have had an initial loan offer for Everton defender Ben Godfrey rejected, according to Football Insider.

The Championship club are said to be interested in loaning the Everton defender for the remainder of the season and the publication reports Dyche is willing to allow Godfrey to leave on a short-term deal for him to secure some regular first-team minutes.

This news comes on the back of speculation earlier in the month that the 26-year-old was also close to joining Serie A side Atalanta - that deal eventually fell through due to reported financial implications in Italy. 

Leeds are said to be “still pushing” to land Godfrey and will return with an improved offer in a bid to agree a late deal.