Pienaar, Alcaraz on the mend for Everton

Defender Alcaraz has not featured for the Merseyside outfit since his close-season switch from Wigan after undergoing groin surgery.

South Africa midfielder Pienaar, meanwhile, has been sidelined for the last four Premier League games due to a hamstring problem - but Everton boss Martinez has revealed that there is a slight chance the duo will be fit for the clash with Steve Bruce's side.

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