Source: Daily_Mail
Injured Everton star Cahill a major doubt for Sunderland visit
Everton are sweating on Tim Cahill's fitness as they prepare for the run of games that will shape their season. [LNB]The influential Australian was forced off after 70 minutes of the thrilling FA Cup win over Chelsea with an ankle problem. [LNB] Crocked: Cahill (left) faces a race against time to be fit for the visit of Sunderland [LNB]Cahill is Everton's leading scorer with nine goals but he is facing a race against time to be fit for Saturday's crucial Barclays Premier League home date with Sunderland. [LNB]David Moyes' side then face Reading at Goodison Park in the FA Cup fifth round three days later before they head up to Newcastle on March 5. [LNB] In the thick of it: Neville is mobbed after scoring the winning penalty [LNB]Louis Saha is likely to return this weekend but Everton's precariousposition in the table - they are three points off the relegation zone -means Moyes needs players of Cahill's quality available. [LNB]There is, however, a renewed sense of optimism following the penaltyshootout victory at Stamford Bridge and skipper Phil Neville said:'it's breathed new life into the club.[LNB]'The fans were beginning to lose faith and there was a lot ofnegativity. The financial reports came out and that added to thenegativity. Chelsea was probably make or break for us.'[LNB] Chelsea 1 Everton 1 AET: Cole and Anelka bottle it in dramatic shoot-outEverton owe Moyes a victory after dismal display at Bolton, admits CahillBolton 2 Everton 0: Cahill sends a message and Sturridge on hot streakEverton FC news from across the web [LNB] Explore more:People: Tim Cahill, Phil Neville, David Moyes, Louis Saha Places: Newcastle
