Merlin Röhl
EVEGermany
Right
Jul 5, 2002
23
6'4"
165 lb
CM
AM
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EvertonFour tackles in first PL start
Rohl had one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: With Carlos Alcaraz (undisclosed) sidelined by injury, Rohl made his first start in an attacking midfield role and played the full 90 minutes. He attempted one shot and provided solid defensive work with four tackles (won three) along with four clearances and one block.
Fit for bench
Rohl (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Arsenal.
Analysis: Rohl was likely to be an option if he passed a fitness test, and after passing some testing, the midfielder is an option from the bench. He will now hope to get accustomed to his new team after injury struggles to begin the campaign, having yet to start in six appearances.
Late fitness call against Arsenal
Rohl (groin) trained with the team this week and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Arsenal, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "Merlin is back. He's been training and hopefully he'll be back and available for the game."
Analysis: Rohl seems to have fully recovered from the groin injury that sidelined him since five games as he was back in full team training this week. The midfielder will be assessed after the final training session and hope to be part of the squad for Saturday's clash against the Gunners. That said, he has mainly been a bench option this season, therefore his return will not affect the starting XI.
Returns to training on grass
Rohl (groin) is back on grass, according to manager David Moyes. "With Jared and Merlin, they are back on the grass doing some work. Merlin is obviously much further on than Jared. But they are both back on the grass, and hopefully we will start to see a chance to get them back soon."
Analysis: Rohl is progressing through his recovery with a major step in his return this week, with the midfielder back on grass to train. This likely leaves group training just a week or so away for the midfielder, potentially an option by the end of December. He served in a rotational option for the club when fit, hoping to give their summer signing some more chances once fit.
Undergoes hernia operation
Rohl is not an option for the time being due to a hernia operation, according to manager David Moyes. "Unfortunately, Merlin had an operation a week last Monday on his hernia. It's going to keep him out for a few weeks. Hopefully, by the time we get around to December, he'll be fit and ready to go again."
Analysis: Rohl is hitting the sidelines following the break, as the midfielder had to undergo surgery on a hernia and will miss a few weeks due to the injury. This is a minor loss for the club as they lose a summer signing, having yet to start a match this season. He will hope to return to the team sheet in mid-December, although that will depend on his recovery.
Available off bench
Rohl (hip) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Manchester City.
Analysis: Rohl has recovered from a hip injury and is expected to be available off the bench for Saturday's match against Manchester City. He returned to full team training this week and looks ready to rejoin the matchday squad. The young midfielder came off the bench in each of the first three Premier League games and should maintain that role for now.
Could be in contention
Rohl (hip) is back in team training and could be available for Saturday's clash against Manchester City, coach David Moyes said in the press conference.
Analysis: Rohl missed the last three games due to a hip injury but was spotted back in team training this week, suggesting he could be part of the squad that will face Manchester City on Saturday. That said, the young midfielder has only been a bench option in the first three games of the Premier League season and should keep a similar role moving forward for the Toffees.
Not training on grass
Rohl (hip) isn't back training on grass yet, according to manager David Moyes. "Both the same - no change, neither of them fit for the game but they're both making progress and, with a little bit of luck, we'll start to get them on the grass. We've not got them on the grass yet in training, so that's where we're at."
Analysis: Rohl is still sidelined, and has yet to get back training on the grass. There's some optimism that he will be back training during the international break, with a return for an Oct. 18 trip to Manchester City. Rohl is likely to be a bench option when fit, though he should be a significant rotational option in holding midfield.
Still sidelined
Rohl (undisclosed) isn't available for Monday's clash with West Ham, per manager David Moyes."He'll not be available for Monday, neither is Merlin. Both of them are out."
Analysis: Rohl is recovering from the same issue that sidelined him for the Merseyside derby. The midfielder doesn't have an exact timeline on his return, and Moyes has been cagey about the nature of the injury. He has one more chance to return before the international break, an Oct. 5 clash with Crystal Palace.
Not available against Liverpool
Rohl (undisclosed) is dealing with a knock picked up in Friday's training session and is therefore not available for Saturday's Merseyside derby against Liverpool, according to the Liverpool Echo.
Analysis: Rohl suffered a knock in training on Friday and is ruled out for the Merseyside derby against Liverpool as he couldn't be deemed fit enough for the game. The midfielder will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to see if he can be back available for upcoming fixtures. That said, Rohl was just a bench option for the Toffees this season, therefore his absence doesn't impact the starting XI.
Joins Everton on loan
Rohl has been loaned to Everton from Freiburg, according to his new club.
Analysis: Rohl will take his talents to the Premier League for a season and possibly more, joining Everton with an option to buy after the 2025/26 season. He saw a rotational role with Freiburg last season, starting in 11 of his 19 appearances. His role with Everton is unlikely to change too much, with a rotational role likely to be in his future again unless he can see a breakout.
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