The father of Dominic Calvert-Lewin has hit out at Everton fans after his latest injury setback.

The injury-plagued centre-forward was forced off in the first-half of defeat at Aston Villa with a heavily bruised cheekbone after colliding with home goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

The striker attempted to play on, but the swelling was too much and he was forced from the pitch.

At Villa Park was his father Karida, who later posted to Facebook: "The life of a Premier League footballer Dad. The last time I went to Villa Park he was a 16 year old sub for Sheffield United.

"Today I was there to see him start his first game in 2 years that he's been fully fit.

"I was nervous beyond belief but I knew how hard he'd worked to recover so had faith he'd be ok.

"To see my Son hurt like that brought me to tears again. It always will no matter what age he is.

"He's now in hospital getting sorted. I hear the names he got called by his own "fans" first hand and what I will say is this.

"My Son lives the dream daily like you wouldn't believe and that won't change, regardless of what some numpty Stone Island gear shouts.

"Stay bitter fellas. Stay bitter. So it's another little set back in a long list of set backs but he'll be alright. He always is."