DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN was forced off with a head injury during the first half of Everton's clash with Aston Villa.
The England striker clashed with Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez early on in the match.
He bravely tried to play on after receiving treatment in the 11th minute.
But he was subsequently replaced by Arnaut Danjuma in the 38th minute when it became obvious that he shouldn't continue.
Luckless Calvert-Lewin has been blighted by injuries in recent seasons.
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He has missed matches with a fractured toe as well as hamstring and knee injuries since the beginning of the 2021-22 campaign.
The Everton talisman missed last week's 1-0 home defeat to Fulham after having had to manage his fitness during pre-season.
Calvert-Lewin was handed a start by Sean Dyche this afternoon, only to be forced off before the break.
Everton already trailed 2-0 by the time their No9 had to go off.
Villa skipper John McGinn gave the home side the lead on 18 minutes from close range.
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Douglas Luiz made it two from the penalty spot six minutes later following Jordan Pickford's foul in the box.
Danjuma came close to halving the Toffees' deficit soon after coming on.
But the former Tottenham star was denied by Martinez from close range.
