The injury is a significant blow to Everton, who are already planning to make significant changes to their squad this summer. Fifteen senior players are set to leave the club unless new deals are reached. Tarkowski has been a key player for Everton since joining the team in July 2022, forming a strong partnership with Jordan Pickford and Jarrad Branthwaite that has helped to secure the team's defense.

With Tarkowski out, Everton will struggle to maintain their defensive strength, especially in the early part of the season. Moyes had been planning to build his team around this strong defensive axis, but now he may need to sign another defender to fill the gap left by Tarkowski's injury.

Tarkowski's injury also means he will fall short of equalling Wayne Bridge's Premier League record of 113 consecutive starts for an outfield player. Everton will face Ipswich Town, Fulham, Southampton, and Newcastle United without one of their strongest players.