EVERTON boss Roberto Martinez is facing a striker crisis ahead of tonight's clash with Crystal Palace.
Romelu Lukaku and Aruna Kone are still out injured, while new boy Lacina Traore is not yet fit enough to start a match.
With Nikica Jelavic recently sold to Hull City, Everton will be forced to play either Steven Naismith or Kevin Mirallas out of position up front.
Long-term absentees Bryan Oviedo and Darron Gibson remain on the sidelines for the Eagles clash.
Speaking about 6ft 8in striker Traore, signed in last month's window, Martinez said: "He is progressing really well. I didn't expect him to be available just yet but he is.
"I think he will be involved somehow but I don't think he's ready to play 90 minutes yet."
