Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC midfield star Mikel Arteta relishing chance to take a breather
MIKEL ARTETA is relishing the chance to put his feet up this week before helping to kick-start Everton's bid for European qualification.[LNB]The Spanish midfielder, who only returned to action in late January after a long-term knee injury, admits a hectic schedule has taken its toll.[LNB]Back to back defeats at the hands of Sporting Lisbon and Tottenham have dented hopes of a strong finish to the season but Arteta remains bullish.[LNB]And a blank week due to the international fixtures gives the Blues the chance to regroup ahead of Sunday's home clash with Hull City.[LNB]'I've played eight games in the last 36 days after being out for 11 months so I'm a bit tired,' he said.[LNB]'In the last 20 minutes against Spurs I was feeling tight everywhere.[LNB]'I'll have a few days of rest and then we have 11 big games coming up.[LNB]'We want to finish as high as possible so we have to win most of them, starting with Hull.'
