Everton FC boss David Moyes wants compensation for “massive” loss of Tim Cahill to Asian Cup

David Moyes with Tim Cahill 300DAVID MOYES believes Everton should be compensated for the 'massive' loss of Tim Cahill at a crucial stage of the season.The Blues could be without their top scorer for up to six weeks from next month due to his commitments with Australia in the Asian Cup.The tournament in Qatar runs from January 7 to 29 but the Socceroos want Cahill to attend a pre-Christmas training camp.Moyes is powerless to prevent Cahill going but insists Everton shouldn't have to pay his wages while he's away. 'They are due to take Tim in mid to late December and depending how far they go in the tournament will determine how long he is away,' Moyes said.'I'm trying to delay him going until January and will do the best I can but I think it's unfair.'I just feel in this world where the money is so tight for clubs, someone might say if you want to play in that tournament then there will be no wages in that month. We can't stop you playing for your country, but maybe there are no wages.'You cannot turn round and say 'bring yourself in line with us' because their weather or their seasons are different from us.'You can't ask them to change, but maybe if you are going to take the player away in the middle of the season should a club get reimbursed?'If that was the case I don't think it would happen because those countries can't afford to.

Source: Liverpool_Echo