Toffees welcome injury boost

24 February 2009 18:00
Everton duo Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar could both return to action against West Brom after a long stint on the sidelines.[LNB] Both midfielders have been progressing in their rehabilitation and look set for a start at Goodison on Saturday against West Brom.[LNB]The news is a massive boost for boss David Moyes who will be without the influential Mikel Arteta and Victor Anichebe, both injured in Sunday's match against Newcastle.[LNB]Marouane Fellaini, who was came on against the Magpies despite not being quite ready, could also miss out after suffering some discomfort.[LNB]UpdateEverton head Physio Mick Rathbone told the club's official website: "Fellaini's fine. He's got this little rib fracture and he's got a little discomfort but he's a tough boy and he's okay.[LNB]"It wasn't ideal that he came on (against Newcastle) but it was fine and he was okay."[LNB]Rathbone confirmed that Dan Gosling, Louis Saha and Joseph Yobo will also be in contention for Saturday's tie after coming through the match against Newcastle unscathed.[LNB]"Dan (Gosling) came off hobbling but he's been in for a cool down and he's okay," he added.[LNB]Happy"Louis has been in today and he's happy. Joe played for Nigeria and has been training for the last three or four weeks - he's fine.[LNB]"Leon (Osman) and Steven (Pienaar) have got a chance for the weekend. They're working very well and we're reasonably optimistic. They're both making good progress."[LNB]The Toffees physio also revealed that long-term absentees James Vaughan and Nuno Valente are on-course to return to action in March.[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports