James Tarkowski
32-Year-Old
Everton
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tarkowski put together another productive Premier League campaign, as he kept 10 clean sheets and recorded two goal contributions across 33 starts. He missed the final five matches with a hamstring injury, but that's not expected to take any time from him during the upcoming season. He's been remarkably consistent across the last eight Premier League seasons, hovering around 10 clean sheets and recording a couple goal contributions during his time at both Burnley and Everton. Given the stability of Everton's defense, there's no reason to believe Tarkowski won't be able to keep up his numbers next season. His consistent level of fitness and ability to keep clean sheets, in addition to providing the odd goal contribution, makes him a solid and reliable fantasy option for the 2025/26 season.
Returns in friendly
Tarkowski (hamstring) featured 20 minutes in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against West Ham United in a pre-season friendly, confirming his return from injury.
ANALYSIS
Tarkowski suffered a season-ending hamstring injury that caused him to miss the final five games of the campaign. The injury now appears behind him as the defender returned in Wednesday's friendly against the Hammers, playing the final 20 minutes. This is good news for the Toffees as he can now gradually rebuild his fitness ahead of the 2025/26 season and reclaim his undisputed starting spot in the backline.
Tarkowski suffered a season-ending hamstring injury that caused him to miss the final five games of the campaign. The injury now appears behind him as the defender returned in Wednesday's friendly against the Hammers, playing the final 20 minutes. This is good news for the Toffees as he can now gradually rebuild his fitness ahead of the 2025/26 season and reclaim his undisputed starting spot in the backline.
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Spotted training with team
Tarkowski (hamstring) was spotted training with his teammates on Tuesday, the club posted.
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Way ahead of schedule
Tarkowski (hamstring) is expected to make a return at some point during preseason for Everton. According to manager David Moyes, "I think he's been out for about 12 weeks now and we think it should be about 14 weeks but he's way ahead of schedule. I'm hoping maybe I might get Tarky around the next two games, but if I was going to get him I think it's more likely to be the last game" per Chris Beesley of the Echo.
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Done for season
Tarkowski (hamstring) is out for the remainder of the season, per manager David Moyes.
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Will be assessed in coming days
Tarkowski suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Manchester City and he will be assessed in the coming days, coach David Moyes said a the press conference. "[We just know] that he's got a hamstring injury. It was quite obvious for everybody to see. So, obviously, we'll assess it during the week, and we'll see exactly how we are."
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Forced off injured
Tarkowski was forced off with an apparent hamstring injury during the second half of Saturday's clash with Manchester City.
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Set for Burnley departure
Tarkowski is expected to leave Burnley in the summer, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Ben Mee is expected to leave Burnley but Tarkowski should follow suit as well. The defender is wanted by Newcastle, but other Premier League sides should also try to sign him if the chance arises.
Ben Mee is expected to leave Burnley but Tarkowski should follow suit as well. The defender is wanted by Newcastle, but other Premier League sides should also try to sign him if the chance arises.