Source: Eurosport
Yobo gets Moyes backing
Everton manager David Moyes has backed Joseph Yobo to step up to the mark in the absence of injured defender Phil Jagielka.[LNB]The centre-back, who has been one of the Toffees' best players this season, is recovering from an operation in midweek to repair the anterior ligament he ruptured in last weekend's 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester City.[LNB]Jagielka and Joleon Lescott have been the mainstay of the back four for most of the campaign but now Yobo, who has had his own injury problems this season but has still played 28 matches, will have to slot in alongside the England international.[LNB]"Joe has played a big part of the season already so I don't think him coming into the team is that big news," said Moyes.[LNB]"You certainly cannot go through the season with only two centre-backs or two centre-forwards.[LNB]"Jack Rodwell is a possibility [to play] there if we were required to do so and maybe Phil Neville would be another if he was required as well."
