Everton boss David Moyes reveals anguish over Jack Rodwell's injury

10 September 2010 11:31
Out for three months: Jack Rodwell [LNB]Everton boss David Moyes has revealed he only thought Jack Rodwell would be out of action for a week, before receiving the news that ankle ligament damage would rule him out for three months.[LNB]Sportsmail revealed earlier this week that Rodwell faces his time out after being injured in a challenge with Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock two weeks ago.[LNB]A disappointed Moyes admitted: 'I thought when he went over it was atwisted ankle and he'd maybe be out for a week, if at all. But he gotscanned and we knew there was a problem.[LNB]'They think it doesn't need surgery but unfortunately he is going to be out for two to three months.[LNB]'We were worried it was going to be a similar injury to Marouane Fellaini's but, thank goodness, it wasn't that bad.'[LNB]The news also comes as a blow to England manager Fabio Capello, who was considering calling upthe 19-year-old ahead of next month's European qualifier againstMontenegro.[LNB]Rodwell, who was attracting interest from Manchester United, signed a new five year contract over the summer.[LNB] Disappointed: David Moyes[LNB]The youngster began the season on the bench but started at Villa after impressing in a Carling Cup win over Huddersfield.[LNB]Further bad news for Everton is that striker Louis Saha is likely to be out for three weeks with a calf problem.[LNB]That could leave the Toffees light up front for Saturday's clash with Manchester United, with Victor Anichebe still doubtful with a knee injury and James Vaughan having gone to Crystal Palace on loan.[LNB] Moyes said: 'Louis is probably going to be out for around three weeks, it's a problem with his calf and the back of the knee.'[LNB] Everton's Rodwell faces three months out after ankle ligament damageEverton striker Vaughan completes loan move to Crystal PalaceEVERTON FC

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