James Rodriguez

Premier League leaders Everton lose James Rodriguez for match against Newcastle United

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti, like many of his fellow Premier League managers, is increasingly concerned by the toll the packed schedule is taking on their players.

Premier League: Chelsea win, Manchester City slip up while James Rodriguez takes Everton top

Everton will head into the Merseyside derby against Liverpool after the international break with maximum points from their first four games.

LaLiga: Eden Hazard ready to make Real Madrid return after missing opening two games through ankle injury

Hazard last played for the Spanish champions in August's Champions League loss at Manchester City in his first campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu where he scored just once after suffering various injuries.

Premier League: Chelsea come back from dead to draw at West Brom; Manchester United snatch 100th-minute win

It is Everton who are setting the early pace in the Premier League as they secured a third straight win in controversial circumstances, 2-1 at Crystal Palace.

Premier League: Wilfried Zaha nets brace as Crystal Palace stun Manchester United; Arsenal edge West Ham

It was a chastening start to the season for United, who have come under fire from fans frustrated at their relatively modest transfer outlay compared to their title rivals.

Premier League: Dominic Calvert-Lewin nets, James Rodriguez shines as Everton beat Tottenham; Leicester victorious

It was the first time Tottenham coach Jose Mourinho — who has previously managed Chelsea and Manchester United — has lost his opening match of a Premier League season, having been unable to sign a backup option to Kane.

Premier League: Carlo Ancelotti targets European spot for Everton

Ancelotti enjoyed a bright start to his reign after his appointment in December but their form fell away and they finished in their lowest position since 2004.

Premier League: Everton's new signing James Rodriguez says club ready to end 23-year wait for title

James believes Everton can lift major silverware for the first time since the 1995 FA Cup.

Premier League: Everton complete signing of James Rodriguez from Real Madrid

James's performances on the world stage earned him an 80 million euro ($95 million) move to Madrid six years ago and he shone in his first season in the Spanish capital under Ancelotti's management.

LaLiga: Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale set to miss upcoming league Espanyol game, Champions League fixture against Club Brugge

Other Madrid players who did not practice with the rest of the squad on Friday included Eden Hazard, James Rodríguez, Marcelo, Marco Asensio and Lucas Vázquez