Everton boss David Moyes says Seamus Coleman could solve his right midfield puzzle

25 September 2010 07:00
Seamus Coleman, Everton FC[LNB]DAVID Moyes believes Seamus Coleman could provide the answer to his right midfield dilemma.[LNB]The Everton boss admitted he is considering using the 21-year-old right-back further up field, as he struggles to find a solution on the flank.[LNB]Moyes had hoped to have Victor Anichebe, who impressed in pre-season, available to play on the right, but the Nigerian has not been fit for any of the Blues opening Premier League games, and faces a further six weeks on the side lines after knee surgery on Thursday.[LNB]Coleman has been praised for his enterprising displays, with Moyes equally insisting the youngster still has much to learn defensively.[LNB] He said: 'We have considered that because, locally, we are really short of a right-sided midfielder. We didn't get Landon Donovan, we now it's not Ossie's position but we have to do it somehow.[LNB]'We have thought of Seamus but it is a position he has never played.Š We are in a situation where we are trying to find a solution on that side of the pitch.[LNB]'He has great ability going forward.ŠHe has come on fantastically and he is a real steal for what we paid for him.[LNB]'Could he play there? Well, he would need space to run on to rather than be in a position with his back to goal.'[LNB]Moyes is at least hoping to have Tim Cahill fit to return to his attack at Fulham today, after the Aussie trained yesterday.[LNB]But he is sweating on late fitness checks over Leon Osman, who has a rib injury, and Tony Hibbert who is unlikely to have recovered from a groin strain.

Source: Liverpool_Echo