Kevin Mirallas Injury: Updates on Everton Star's Leg and Return

Kevin Mirallas has made a quick return to the Everton starting lineup despite the horror tackle that threatened to wreck his season during the recent victory over QPR.

Continue for updates.

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Mirallas Back vs. Stoke

Friday, Dec. 26

The Premier League's official Twitter feed has an update on Mirallas' status:

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Mirallas Hopeful of Stoke Return

Wednesday, Dec. 24

Roberto Martinez is giving Mirallas every chance to prove his fitness for the Boxing Day clash with Stoke:

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Mirallas Out of Southampton Match

Thursday, Dec. 18

Roberto Martinez confirmed on Thursday that Mirallas' ankle injury is only a minor problem, but it will prevent him facing Southampton this weekend:

Belgian football writer Kristof Terreur had previously tweeted a comment from Mirallas in which the player stated his determination to face the Saints:

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Mirallas Withdrawn with Ankle Injury

Monday, Dec. 15

Everton's 3-1 win over Queens Park Rangers on Monday night ended on a sour note, as scorer and Belgium international Kevin Mirallas was carried off the pitch on a stretcher after suffering an apparent leg injury.   

As shared by the club's official Twitter feed, Arouna Kone replaced the winger in injury time:

Mirallas went to the pitch after a harsh tackle from Jordon Mutch, and it quickly became clear the 27-year-old was in obvious pain. Via Sky Sports MNF, he was unable to leave the pitch on his own strength:

Het Laatste Nieuws' Kristof Terreur shared this image of the tackle, suggesting Mirallas' ankle could have been hurt:

Mirallas was spotted walking on the sidelines after the final whistle, a good sign after the initial shock of watching him depart on a stretcher.

The Belgian scored Everton's second goal with a deflected free-kick and was a constant nuisance for the QPR defence with his speed and technical ability. One of Everton's top attacking performers, fans will hope for a quick return.