Everton boss David Moyes lambasts 'terrible tackle' on Marouane Fellaini, hopeful over Tim Cahill calf strain

Scotsman critical of challenge on midfielder.

18 Feb 2010 01:59:00

By Alan Dawson

More On :  Everton
Tim Cahill, Everton (Getty Images)
Everton boss David Moyes remains hopeful over a swift recovery from talismanic attacker Tim Cahill, who is currently sidelined with a calf injury.
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Furthermore, the Toffees trainer has spoken out over the challenge that left Maraoune Fellaini suffering a speculated six-month injury lay-off.

Fellaini sustained a sever ankle injury during the Liverpool derby following a tackle from Reds centre back Sotoris Kyrgiakos, a challenge that has been labelled "terrible" by Moyes.

 

"It was a terrible tackle," said Moyes in The Guardian. "We have lost a few players to tackles. It is a blow to us as Marouane will be out for a while."

Everton had reason to cheer, however, after the club's 2-1 victory against Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League, yet the taste of triumph was soured due to the withdrawal of Australia international Cahill.

"Cahill may have a calf strain, we're not sure of the severity yet."

Goals from Pienaar and defender Sylvain Distin granted Everton a 2-0 lead over their Portuguese opponents. Miguel Veloso halved the defecit from the penalty spot.

"We feel we are good enough to beat Sporting. Playing there is going to be a different story and that's why it is unfortunate to give up a goal, but they still have to score."

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