Louis Saha is so valuable to Everton FC - David Moyes

12 December 2009 05:00
DAVID MOYES believes Louis Saha can help Everton's climb up the premier league table - even if he is half-fit.[LNB]The Blues manager was delighted with the Frenchman's typical strike that prompted his side's fightback against Spurs, and is convinced there is more to come from him.[LNB]Everton are currently in talks with Saha, who is out of contract in the summer and free to talk to foreign clubs in January under the Bosman rules, and Moyes unsurprisingly hopes he stays.[LNB]'He's been complaining about a calf strain and he's not felt 100 per cent with it,' said the Scot. 'We've brought him in and out.[LNB]'It was the same earlier in the season when he came off the bench against Fulham and won us the game. It got him off and running again.[LNB]'It made a difference and helped him to get back into it. That's the same way he's coming off the bench now[LNB]'Hopefully we can get him back to full fitness again and flying. His contract is up in June so we know he can talk to foreign clubs. We've been speaking to him (about a contract). We're happy for him and would like to keep him.'[LNB]Saha is on the brink of double figures in Premier League goals, no small feat considering his limited involvement in games so far.[LNB]And Moyes feels that the creative influence of team-mate Steven Pienaar has also benefited the team[LNB]'He's one of our key performers,' said Moyes. 'We missed him when he was out for 10 games. Since he's been back he's made a difference. He was an influence from the wing and because we've lacked a bit of creativity we've used him more as a central midfield player and he's done well there too.[LNB]'We know he plays in behind a striker for South Africa, so I know we can play him in several positions and he'll do well for us.'

Source: Liverpool_Echo