Source: Eurosport
Yobo impresses Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes has backed Joseph Yobo to step up to the mark in the absence of injured defender Phil Jagielka. [LNB] Centre-back Jagielka 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. Yobo will slot in alongside Joleon Lescott in Jagielka's absence and Moyes insists the Nigeria defender is an excellent replacement. [LNB] "I think if you look at the games we've played Yobo has played a lot of games." said Moyes. "You certainly cannot go through the season with only two centre-backs or two centre-forwards. Joe has played a big part of the season already so I don't think him coming into the team is that big news."[LNB] He added: "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."[LNB] Forward James Vaughan, who has missed five months of this campaign with a knee problem himself, said the latest blow on the injury front was just something the squad had to take in their stride. [LNB] Earlier in the season they lost Aiyegbeni Yakubu (Achilles), Mikel Arteta (knee) and Victor Anichebe (knee). [LNB] "Phil's probably been our best player but we've coped all season without important players and we will have to do the same again," Vaughan told the Daily Post. [LNB] "I've been there but Jags is a professional and he will get his rehab done and be back as soon as possible."
