Moyes admits Everton are feeling the strain

23 October 2009 12:27
Everton manager David Moyes believes the club's injury crisis is having a draining effect on the remaining fit players in his squad. Moyes is conducting a roll call at the club's Finch Farm training ground to see who might be available to face Bolton on Sunday at the Reebok Stadium. Russian winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov was the latest player to be struck down in the 5-0 thrashing by Benfica in the Europa League, finishing the match with a strapping on the thigh. With Joseph Yobo (head), Leon Osman (ankle) and Leighton Baines (calf) all injured in the wake of the draw with Wolves at the weekend, Moyes does not have his problems to seek. Steven Pienaar, Phil Neville, Phil Jagielka, Mikel Arteta, Victor Anichebe and James Vaughan are also all still receiving treatment. Moyes said: "The injuries are beginning to drag me down. It is just beginning to weigh on us. The other thing is, it is weighing on the players as the same few are having to dig deep all the time. "We are looking forward to getting a positive result though against Bolton. We know it will be hard but hopefully we will have one or two back in the squad."

Source: Eurosport