Source: Liverpool_Echo
Mikel Arteta targets derby match for Everton FC return from injury
MIKEL ARTETA is desperate to finally overcome his injury hell in time to play a part in next month's Merseyside derby.[LNB]The inspirational Spanish midfielder has been out of action for almost a year, since tearing his anterior cruciate knee ligaments against Newcastle last February.[LNB]But Arteta is back in training - and aiming to be fit in time for the lunchtime clash with Liverpool at Anfield in just under three weeks.[LNB]Blues boss David Moyes said: 'Mikel is doing much better. He's been training for a week and a half with the team albeit with little contact, and I think we will try and up his training this week.[LNB]'If things go to plan we may be looking to see him back in the next three or possibly four weeks.'[LNB]The 27-year-old suffered a fresh setback in November when he picked up a post-operation infection in his knee.[LNB]The complex rehabilitation schedule Arteta was forced to embark upon, meant that Everton were reluctant to even suggest a date when he may return to action.
