BERAM Kayal's midfield influence for Albion is under threat from a ban.

The Israeli goes into tomorrow's game at Everton a booking away from suspension.

Kayal collected his fourth caution in five appearances in last Saturday's home win over Wolves.

One more yellow card will force him to sit out a match, just when he is in prime form.

Kayal has impressed in the centre of the park during a period when Dale Stephens and Davy Propper have both been out injured.

He deflected in the winner in Albion's last away game at Newcastle to end the collective Premier League goal drought for the midfielders.

Kayal will have to survive the next nine Premier League matches without punishment to avert a suspension.

Boss Chris Hughton will be hoping any potential ban comes further down the line, with Propper still weeks away from returning from ankle ligament damage.

Kayal makes his fifth start on the trot next to Stephens at Goodison Park tomorrow.