Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC manager David Moyes backs Seamus Coleman to take his chance
DAVID MOYES believes Seamus Coleman can seize the opportunity presented by Tony Hibbert's injury set-back.[LNB]The Everton boss revealed that news of Hibbert's damaged hernia was a 'hammer blow' to his season, but he is confident young understudy Coleman has got what it takes to step up into the first team.[LNB]Hibbert's versatility has proven vital to the Blues this season, with the right-back playing in central defence in Europe and against Spurs in the Premier League.[LNB]Now he is facing a potential four to six weeks out, just as Lucas Neill's brief spell at Goodison will conclude in a transfer to Galatasaray after today's home clash with Manchester City.[LNB]Moyes said: 'Tony has been carrying a knock for a few weeks, and we hoped it might just be a slight groin strain. He has had this hernia repaired before, so that's a surprise that he's going to have to get it done again.[LNB]'He's getting operated on today and I suppose he may be looking at anything between four to six weeks out.[LNB]'It removes a good option. I don't really see him playing in central defence much in the league, but if we get really stretched I know he can do it. It's a bit of a hammer blow to us.'[LNB]But Moyes has seen enough of 21-year-old Coleman this season to be confident he will be ready when called upon.[LNB]He said: 'It might push Seamus and give him a chance. He has been a bit unlucky not to have started a few games and he may well do in games to come.[LNB]'I've got no fears about playing him. I think we've got to remember he's only just out of Irish football. He's a little bit older but he's young in terms of experience.
