Diallo has been in impressive form since Ruben Amorim took over as United manager in November, scoring three times in his last six games.

The Toffees are once again battling to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

New Zealander Mitchell, a former All Blacks coach, said it was a difficult choice to remove the 35-year-old Packer as captain.

Hogg made no comment as he left court accompanied by his parents.