Everton have today confirmed that Tim Cahill is out for the rest of the season with a broken metatarsal. Cahill suffered the injury against West Ham last weekend and was subbed after just 10-minutes.
“I think it’s obvious that he will be out for the rest of the season. It is disappointing but it happens” remarked Moyes.
The good news for Everton is that, aside from Cahill, Moyes will have a fully fit squad to choose from for the Merseyside Derby on Sunday. Cahill’s absence is likely to see Neville employed more often in a midfield role which could make an even better proposition in games where he is classed as a defender. Alternatively, it could see Moyes employ a 4-4-2 more often with Johnson benefiting.