And Everton head of physio Mick Rathbone is confident the injury concerns will have eased, if only slightly, by the weekend.
“Although we have lots of injuries at the moment all those players who are out are making good progress,” said Rathbone.
“I expect the vast majority of the injured lads to be back in the next few weeks.
“We are hoping to have one or two available for this weekend's match with Aston Villa at Goodison and we then hope to have some more fit for next weekend's trip to West Ham.”
Meanwhile, Torquay United are keen to take Everton youngster Karl Sheppard on trial.
The Coca-Cola League Two club have asked to have a look at Sheppard in training ahead of a possible loan move to Plainmoor.
Sheppard, an 18-year-old who was signed from Shelbourne in the summer of 2007, is a former Republic of Ireland under-16 and U17 international.
