Everton defender Phil Jagielka return hit by new knee problem

Phil Jagielka faces an uphill struggle to play again for Evertonthis year after having his comeback from injury disrupted by a secondknee operation. The defender was on the point of returning to training after rupturinga cruciate ligament against Manchester City last April. But now he hasbeen booked in for surgery that will keep him out for up to six weeksmore. Setback: Phil Jagielka faces another six weeks out  Everton boss Moyes backs move for Celtic and Rangers to play in EnglandWest Ham v EVERTON: Diniyar Biyaletdinov banned for Hammers clash Manager David Moyes said: 'He was a bit down when he heard about it because he was due to start light training this week, but he is on the road to recovery now and feeling brighter. Even if it does take six weeks, that's still a pretty good recovery, as it's often seven months or so after a cruciate. It's just a little setback. Joe Cole had the same thing and he is back playing now.' Moyes tried to put on a brave front, despite playmaker Mikel Arteta also suffering a setback that will keep him out until the New Year and striker Victor Anichebe facing further knee surgery. 'Victor is not in a good way at all,' he said. 'He had a pin taken out four weeks ago that had been catching on the side of his knee. Now he has a massive growth of bone where it has calcified. His knee is massive and we're not quite sure how long it will take for him to come back.'  Explore more:People:David Moyes, Victor Anichebe, Joe Cole