Stubbs close to return
04 Oct 2006 - 11:33:46
-
- Stubbs close to return
Everton defender Alan Stubbs hopes to return to training next week after enduring a frustrating time on the sidelines.
The 34-year-old was injured in training over a month ago and has not played since the 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers in August.
However, the former Celtic, Bolton and Sunderland stalwart is upbeat about his chances of returning to first-team action shortly.
He told Everton's official website: "I'm hoping to be training next Monday or Tuesday. It's been a bit longer than we thought it was going to be.
"At first we thought it was going to be bone bruising, but we've had the scans and it's shown that I've strained my medial ligaments."