Séamus Coleman
Republic of Ireland
Right
Oct 11, 1988
37
5'10"
148 lb
RB
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Option off bench Saturday
Coleman (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Arsenal.
Analysis: Coleman is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Arsenal after missing the previous match with a minor knock. The defender has not seen the field since late November and has only made a few bench appearances during that span, indicating he is currently a depth option in the defensive rotation.
Should be available Saturday
Coleman (knock) should be an option for Saturday's clash against Arsenal after missing the last game due to an issue, according to coach David Moyes. "Nothing really new, no. We're hoping everybody's fine."
Analysis: Coleman missed the last match against Burnley with a minor knock but should be available for Saturday's clash with Arsenal. That said, the defender hasn't seen the field for the Toffees since late November and has only made four appearances on the bench during that stretch, suggesting he is not part of coach David Moyes' current plans and his status is unlikely to have any real impact on the starting XI.
Out against Burnley
Coleman (knock) was absent this weekend against Newcastle due to a knock and will also miss Tuesday's clash against Burnley, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "Coleman picked up a little bit of a knock - but not serious - on Friday, so he missed out at the weekend. He won't be available for this game, but we're hoping he won't be too long. "
Analysis: Coleman will be sidelined for Tuesday's clash against Burnley due to a knock sustained last Friday that already forced him to miss the previous match against Newcastle. He will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis to determine the length of his absence. The defender has logged just 12 minutes this season, so his absence is unlikely to have a significant impact on the squad.
Unused substitute Sunday
Coleman (hamstring) was an option on the bench for Sunday's 1-0 victory against Aston Villa, confirming he is back fit.
Analysis: Coleman recovered from the hamstring injury that made him miss all the games since late November since he was an option on the bench during Sunday's win against Aston Villa. The defender is fit to feature if needed for the Toffees, although he will likely remain a bench option at best moving forward, just like he was prior to his absence.
Steps up recovery
Coleman (hamstring) is stepping up his recovery, the club announced.
Analysis: Coleman missed all the games since late November due to a hamstring injury but is nearing a return in the squad since he is stepping up his recovery. The defender was spotted training his one on one in a session on Thursday. That said, the return of Coleman won't impact the starting XI of the Toffees since he has mainly been a bench option this season.
Set to miss long time
Coleman (hamstring) is set to miss a long time, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "Seamus pulled his hamstring, so Seamus is going to be out for a little while. I don't know exactly the timescale on it."
Analysis: Coleman pulled his hamstring against Manchester United and will miss a long time, although no precise timeline has been given for his comeback. The defender will likely return at the beginning of 2026 fully recovered and find back the bench role he has been given mainly so far this season with the Toffees.
Suffers hamstring injury
Coleman is thought to have suffered a hamstring injury that would likely leave him out for at least a few weeks, according to manager David Moyes, per Mark McCadden of the Irish Mirror. "He just felt a nick in his hamstring, which was a bit of a disruption to us. These things happen in football, and you have to cope with them."
Analysis: Coleman had to leave the field early after just a few minutes Monday and is now feeling the setbacks of a hamstring injury, a rough development for the defender. Unfortunately for the defender, this will likely leave him out for at least a few weeks, hoping to return later in December. However, it appears he is still waiting for final testing, with the verdict of the true extent of his injuries yet to be decided.
Off early
Coleman was forced off in the eighth minute of Monday's clash with Manchester United.
Analysis: Coleman was finally back to fitness and handed the start in Monday's clash, but made it just eight minutes before being forced off. The defender has hardly played this season, making just two appearances off the bench prior to Monday's start. Jake O'Brien came on to replace him, and is one option at right-back, James Garner is also in contention for the starting job there, as he started the last match prior to the international break.
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