Toffees lifted by Cahill news
Everton can call off their search for a new makeshift striker
after X-rays revealed that Tim Cahill has not suffered a broken
foot.
The Australia star, who has performed admirably in a forward
role in recent weeks, was substituted after 85 minutes of
Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal after damaging his foot.
The sight of Cahill hobbling off the turf, bootless, was no
doubt a worrying one for his club as the midfielder has a history
of metatarsal problems.
But scans have delivered positive news for David Moyes, even if
Cahill is still a doubt for Saturday’s game against Manchester
United.
“Tim Cahill has received a fitness boost after X-rays on his
injured foot revealed the Australian international has not suffered
a break,” read a club statement.
“Cahill hobbled off five minutes from the end of Wednesday
night's 1-1 draw with Arsenal after taking a knock to his right
foot.
“He underwent a precautionary X-ray on Thursday but the results
have revealed no major damage, although severe bruising means the
makeshift striker is now a major doubt for the trip to Old Trafford
on Saturday evening.”
Cahill boasts four goals in eight Premier League starts since
being utilised as an emergency striker by The Toffees.
