Tim Cahill is apparently keen to turn out for Australia in a World Cup qualifier with Qatar on February 6 which would jeopardise his chances of turning out for Everton in Premiership games prior and after that date [source].

Everton are due to face Blackburn four days before and Reading three days following the World Cup game and certainly Cahill’s chances of playing in the latter would appear to be slim given the fatigue he’s likely to be suffering.

Cahill is currently chatting to his national coach, Pim Verbeek and David Moyes, about the issue.

This is certainly a concern for fantasy managers when you consider that the midfielder is also on the brink of a suspension on four domestic bookings.