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Theo Walcott is hoping to be passed fit to face West Ham next Sunday.

The Everton winger was forced off early in the second-half against Huddersfield with a rib injury in the Blues' last game before the international break.

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Everton are keeping their fingers crossed the 29-year-old will have recovered in time to face the Hammers at Goodison with Marco Silva having to deal with key attacking absentees.

Richarlison remains suspended for the game next weekend while Bernard missed the draw with Huddersfield through injury although Silva is hopeful of being able to include him in the squad.

Walcott, it is understood, is recovering well and there are no complications with the injury but the decision on whether he is passed fit to play against West Ham will hinge on how well he can cope with any remaining pain in his rib.

The former Arsenal winger, signed by the club for £20m in January, has scored two goals and registered an assist in four league appearances this season.