Ramiro Funes Mori is unlikely to play again this season due to a knee injury in another huge blow for Everton, who have also lost Seamus Coleman to a broken leg.
Funes Mori sustained a torn meniscus when playing in Argentina's 2-0 defeat in Bolivia on Tuesday, meaning he had to be replaced in the first half.
"Funes Mori will have a surgical opinion next week but the initial diagnosis suggests the 26-year-old is likely to be out of action for the rest of the campaign," read Everton's statement.
| likely to miss the remainder of the season after injuring his knee on international duty: March 30, 2017
Centre-back Funes Mori has played 23 Premier League matches this season, with the blow coming at a crucial time in Everton's season.
They have nine Premier League matches left in a bid to clinch a Champions League spot, with crucial matches against top-four rivals Liverpool and Manchester United to be played inside the next week.
Funes Mori's injury comes after starting right-back Coleman suffered a double leg fracture while playing for Republic of Ireland against Wales during the same international break.
Everton also without Yannick Bolasie and Muhamed Besic with long-term knee injuries, although Morgan Schneiderlin (calf) is closing in on a return to full fitness.
