Everton Star Tears Up After Derby Injury Against Liverpool

Everton’s 23-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite was stretchered off late in the Merseyside derby on 19 April 2026. He left the pitch in visible distress after appearing to pull his hamstring in his own penalty area.

The Everton star was reduced to tears after suffering a late derby injury against Liverpool. Teammates and medical staff attended before he was carried off on a stretcher.

Immediate reaction and substitutions

Branthwaite was replaced by Michael Keane for the closing stages. The England international had been linked with a move to Liverpool earlier this season.

That substitution left Everton with a defensive reshuffle for the final minutes. The injury casts doubt on Branthwaite’s availability for the remainder of the campaign.

Earlier casualty in the game

Liverpool also lost a goalkeeper during the match after a collision with Andy Robertson. Giorgi Mamardashvili was forced off and replaced by Freddie Woodman.

Usual No.1 Alisson Becker remains sidelined with a hamstring problem. Mamardashvili’s exit made him the second player stretchered from the contest.

Match events and consequences

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring before Everton’s Beto levelled the game. The contest looked set to finish 1-1 until stoppage-time drama.

Virgil van Dijk headed home deep into stoppage time to give Liverpool a 2-1 win. The victory extended Liverpool’s lead over nearest challengers to seven points.

Wider implications

The result strengthened Liverpool’s position in the Premier League’s top-five race. Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester United the previous day increased the gap.

Branthwaite’s injury could threaten his end-of-season plans and summer selection chances. Everton and England supporters will watch his recovery closely.

Filmogaz.com will provide updates as clubs confirm the full extent of the injury and recovery timeline.