Everton FC striker Victor Anichebe returns to full training

10 September 2009 07:00
VICTOR ANICHEBE has given Everton a welcome boost by finally returning to full training. The Nigerian striker has been out of action since he badly damaged his knee ligaments following an horrific tackle by Kevin Nolan during a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United on February 22. It had been hoped that Anichebe would have been back in action long before now but his rehabilitation has taken longer than anticipated, following a minor setback early last month. However, the 21-year-old has now been given the green light to join in with the rest of David Moyes' squad once again and - provided all goes to plan in the next couple of days - he could be included in the travelling party to Fulham this weekend. This is going to be a big season for Anichebe, who might have left Goodison Park during the summer - he was the subject of interest from Cardiff City and Hull City - had he not been injured. But he has made a big impression on his team-mates with the attitude he has shown since returning to the fold and his ability to play on the right-side of midfield, as well as up front, could end up being useful for Moyes, who is not over blessed with numbers. Meanwhile, Anichebe's compatriot Ayegbeni Yakubu is continuing to work his way back to gaining match fitness and is determined to be firing on all cylinders sooner rather than later. Yakubu made his first competitive appearance for nine months when getting 70 minutes in a reserve game late last month and followed it up two days later when coming on as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with SK Sigma Olomouc.

Source: Liverpool_Echo