James Tarkowski: When Everton teammates became ...
Everton eventually felt the affect of James Tarkowski being on the sidelines as Arsenal scored two late goals at the Emirates Stadium.
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Tarkowski has been a focal point for Everton’s defense, with injury news in 2025 suggesting he faced hamstring trouble that could affect his availability for the start of the 2025-26 season. This was described as a potentially significant setback for the club’s plans that summer.[2]
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There have been ongoing updates about his role and fitness, including statements from the club and media about his importance and potential recovery timeline, as Everton prepared for the next campaign.[5]
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In late 2025 and into 2026, there were reports about Tarkowski remaining a captain and key defender for Everton, with the club expressing ambition around European qualification and a positive outlook under the new stadium era.[4][2]
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