Ancelotti confirms injury crisis for Everton
While Doucoure could be out the rest of the season, James Rodriguez will stay sidelined until April due to a calf injury he has.
"Doucoure had a small fracture on his foot. I don't know how long, maybe eight weeks or 10 weeks. I hope he can recover before the end of the season," said Ancelotti.
On the Colombian, Ancelotti added: "James played well, really well, against Man Utd and against Liverpool but he was not 100 per cent fit.
"We decided to give him a proper recovery and don't let him play at 70 or 80 per cent. We have taken this decision together. The player agrees.
"It's better for him to solve his problem and to be ready for the end of the season. That can be, I think, after the [international] break."
Both players are key members of the Italian’s squad while the Toffees are hopeful of securing European football for the next season.
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