Ben Godfrey: Everton defender fractures leg in Chelsea defeat
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Ben Godfrey called for treatment before an eight-minute delay
Everton defender Ben Godfrey fractured his leg in Saturday's defeat by Chelsea.
Godfrey, 24, sustained the injury in the 10th minute after tackling Kai Havertz, who was through on goal.
He received treatment for eight minutes before being stretchered off and was taken to hospital.
Everton manager Frank Lampard said Godfrey suffered a "small fracture" of the fibula bone and will be out for "months rather than weeks".
"It feels like it is a small fracture of his leg," Lampard told Sky Sports. "We are assessing that. He will be out for a while."
Everton also lost centre-back Yerry Mina to injury in the second half, with Lampard saying the Colombian had an ankle injury and "could be out for a while".
Chelsea won the game 1-0 with Jorginho's first-half penalty the difference.
Meanwhile, Lampard said the Toffees are "nearly there" with the signing of Lille midfielder Amadou Onana.
The Belgian, 20, was at Goodison Park to watch Saturday's match.
"We have followed him for a long time. I think he is going be a really good player," said Lampard.
"He is a really good all-round midfield player, but he is a young player so we have to be patient with him."
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