Frank Lampard explains what Everton will do to get 'big player' Yerry Mina fit before end of season

Frank Lampard has explained how Everton will look to manage Yerry Mina after another injury setback was confirmed for the Colombia international.

MIna played a crucial role in the victory over Chelsea earlier in the month and was in the starting line-up again when the Blues travelled to play Leicester City on Sunday. However, the centre-back was forced off the pitch in the first half, being replaced by Michael Keane at the heart of defence.

On Tuesday morning Lampard confirmed he is likely to be without Mina for Wednesday's game at Watford - and possibly for the home clashes with Brentford and Crystal Palace. But there remains hope his calf injury could potentially clear up before the final match of the campaign at Arsenal.

Lampard has now explained how he feels sorry for Mina - as he knows how desperate the defender is to play. And the Everton manager has reiterated the need for the club to manage players such as the 27-year-old in terms of their training levels and playing time.

Lampard said: “I’ve only had Yerry for a small space of time, but to be fair to Yerry, even though he's only played two-three games recently, he’s had a real impact in terms of his persona and personality on and off pitch, and I appreciate that whether he can play these remaining games or not.

"I like to think there are some things you can really affect quickly and it is up to us as a staff and the football side... we are very keen with players like Yerry and Delphy (Fabian Delph) that we, alongside the medical team, manage them, training levels, gym levels... what they need to get them out on the pitch is the most important thing.

"We have done everything we can and we just have to continue that with Yerry to see how we can get him to play