Source: Daily_Mail
Everton's Marouane Fellaini will be fit for start of next season
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini's recovery from ankle surgery is ahead ofschedule and he could feature in the club's pre-season campaign.[LNB]On his way back: Everton's Marouane Fellaini is recovering well from ankle surgery[LNB]The Belgium midfielder had an operation after injuring ligaments in the Merseyside derby in February and was expected to be out until September.[LNB]However, assistant manager Steve Round believes Fellaini could begin training in time to feature in some friendlies.[LNB]'We wouldn't like to put any definite time frame on it for him because these things can always take little twists and turns,' said Round.[LNB]'We are hoping he will become available in full training at some stage during pre-season. It was a really nasty injury that he got but he is doing exceptionally well.[LNB]'One thing with Felli is he's got great motivation. I am sure it won't be too long before he is bouncing back.'[LNB]However, head of sports medicine Mick Rathbone will not be overseeing the midfielder's rehabilitation following his departure after eight years' service at the club.[LNB]'I would like to personally thank Mick for the contribution he has made to Everton since his arrival in 2002,' said manager David Moyes.[LNB]'He has played an important role behind the scenes for the past eight seasons since joining us from Preston, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish him all the very best.'[LNB] PREMIER LEAGUE PRE-SEASON: Every club's summer fixture plansPremier League transfers: Club-by-club guide to every Premier League review of the season: Club by-club guide to your campaignTHE LIST: Top 50 managerial quotes of all time Nos 40-31West Ham may turn to Yakubu if Cole signs off from Upton ParkEVERTON FC
