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Striker Benjamin Sesko will be absent from the Slovenian national team's upcoming fixtures versus Kosovo and Sweden because of a knee problem suffered during the latest match against Tottenham. Nonetheless, the club is optimistic that he could be back soon enough to face the Everton side after the international break.

Knock Details and Timeline

The attacker was substituted in the 87th minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Spurs after being brought on on 58 minutes for teammate Mazraoui. Manager the team's manager voiced worry after the game, leading to the player's withdrawal from the Slovenian national team.

The club will conduct further tests at their Carrington facility this week, but initial assessments point to a potential return in time for the Everton scheduled for November 24th.

Additional Team Updates

Maguire and Casemiro likewise had to leave the pitch during the Spurs match. Although Maguire's status remains unclear, it is believed that Casemiro is fit and has reported for international duty for Brazil.

Lisandro Martínez, who has not played since suffering a knee issue back in February, will join the Argentine squad at their European training camp. But, the center-back will not feature in Friday's exhibition match versus Angola in Luanda. A staff member of the club's medical staff will support the player, who recently resumed work with Amorim's squad.