Source: SKY_Sports
Neville blow for Toffees
Everton captain Phil Neville is facing a 'lengthy lay-off' after damaging knee ligaments in the 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday.
Neville was hurt during the second half of the game at Craven Cottage after being caught by a challenge from Fulham midfielder Dickson Etuhu.
The tackle was criticised by Everton manager David Moyes, who was unhappy that neither a free-kick was awarded nor a yellow card shown to Etuhu.
Moyes also confirmed after the game that Neville had suffered a gash to his knee, but that the midfielder would not be taken to hospital.
However, scans on the injury have now shown ligament damage to the back of the 31-year-old's knee and he is set for a spell on the sidelines.
"An MRI scan on Monday morning has confirmed our fears and it has revealed that Phil has damaged ligaments at the back of his knee," Everton's head physio Mick Rathbone told the club's official website.
"He will now rest it for 48 hours to allow the swelling to go down and he will then see a specialist in London before a decision is made on how best to manage the injury.
"It's too early to estimate length of absence, but I fear he is certainly facing a lengthy lay-off."
