Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC fear losing Tim Cahill for five games in January
Cahill Arteta 300[LNB]DAVID Moyes fears he could lose Tim Cahill for up to five games in January if he is asked to play for Australia in the Asia Cup.[LNB]The Everton boss is concerned that FIFA rules could mean he is powerless to object, if Socceroos manager Holger Osieck selects the 30-year-old for the tournament in Qatar.[LNB]It would potentially mean Cahill missing important fixtures against Stoke, Tottenham, Liverpool, West Ham, and Arsenal.[LNB]The tournament, which runs from January 7 to 29, is an official FIFA competition and the only way Cahill could miss out is if he chose not to participate.[LNB] That would put Cahill in a dilemma and on a collision course with Football Federation Australia - although it would be unlikely the patriotic star would turn down the chance to play for his country.[LNB]Cahill is already an injury doubt for Moyes ahead of today's clash with Birmingham at St Andrew's, and his ongoing knee problem could mean he misses Australia's friendly against Paraguay in Sydney next Saturday.[LNB]Moyes said: 'Tim Cahill has trained this week. I'm worried about his knee and he's one of those who is doubtful.[LNB]'He's due one game in Australia (against Paraguay) but we probably need to have a bit of a chat about it.
