Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC’s Steven Pienaar fighting losing battle to be fit for Manchester City showdown
David Moyes and Stephen Pienaar 300[LNB]STEVEN PIENAAR has admitted he is unlikely to be fit to help Everton start their crucial Christmas period with a victory over Manchester City.[LNB]The Blues travel to Eastlands next Monday in search of their first win in eight games, and were hoping the influential South African would have recovered from the groin strain which forced him off against Chelsea earlier this month.[LNB]But the 28-year-old used his Twitter page to announce that a scan has revealed he is likely to require a week's rest before returning.[LNB]Pienaar allayed fears the injury was more serious writing, 'Scan results weren't that bad, but it looks like I'll need a week of recovery'.[LNB] Now David Moyes will have his fingers crossed that fast-healer Pienaar can at least play some part in the clash with Roberto Mancini's men.[LNB]Moyes asked Pienaar to play through the pain barrier against Wigan Athletic last Saturday, with the former Ajax star lasting 66 minutes of the disappointing 0-0 draw.
