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Everton's game against Chelsea will be 'massive' - Victor Anichebe
Youngster happy to be back from injury...
9 Feb 2010 14:29:00
By Adithya Ananth
Victor Anichebe believes that Everton's game against Chelsea on Wednesday will be "massive" as his side chase European qualification.
The Toffees lie in ninth place, five points of surprise outfit Birmingham City, and could do Manchester United a favour by taking points off The Blues.
"It's a massive game," Anichebe told his club's official website..
"Chelsea are doing really well at the moment. Didier Drogba is doing really well at the moment too - but we're doing really well at the moment as well.
"Even though we got beaten at the weekend against Liverpool - that was a really tough game but we were quite unlucky not to get anything out of it."
The 21-year-old striker made a comeback against Sunderland last month after a protracted period on the sidelines. He had missed nearly a year following a horrific tackle from Kevin Nolan when the Toffees played Newcastle United last year.
"It felt really strange, coming to the game and seeing my shirt up in the dressing room - because normally I’m coming to the game to say good luck to the rest of the boys," he added.
"Seeing my shirt there, and seeing my boots there, it was strange. It was strange going to warm-up before the game.
"When the manager said I could go on – even though it was only for a minute or two – it was nice because the crowd were really good and they gave me a really good reception. It was touching in a way as well."
Now, the Nigeria international is looking to make an impact when his side take on Carlo Ancelotti's charges at Goodison Park.
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The Toffees lie in ninth place, five points of surprise outfit Birmingham City, and could do Manchester United a favour by taking points off The Blues.
"It's a massive game," Anichebe told his club's official website..
"Chelsea are doing really well at the moment. Didier Drogba is doing really well at the moment too - but we're doing really well at the moment as well.
"Even though we got beaten at the weekend against Liverpool - that was a really tough game but we were quite unlucky not to get anything out of it."
The 21-year-old striker made a comeback against Sunderland last month after a protracted period on the sidelines. He had missed nearly a year following a horrific tackle from Kevin Nolan when the Toffees played Newcastle United last year.
"It felt really strange, coming to the game and seeing my shirt up in the dressing room - because normally I’m coming to the game to say good luck to the rest of the boys," he added.
"Seeing my shirt there, and seeing my boots there, it was strange. It was strange going to warm-up before the game.
"When the manager said I could go on – even though it was only for a minute or two – it was nice because the crowd were really good and they gave me a really good reception. It was touching in a way as well."
Now, the Nigeria international is looking to make an impact when his side take on Carlo Ancelotti's charges at Goodison Park.
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