Source: Daily_Mail
Everton midfielder Dan Gosling ruled out for nine months with knee injury
Everton midfielder Dan Gosling has been ruled out for up to nine months with a knee injury, the club have announced.The 20-year-old was hurt in a collision with Wolves goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann late in Saturday's goalless Barclays Premier League draw at Molineux.Physio Mick Rathbone told the club's website: 'Our worst fears have been confirmed. Dan has ruptured his cruciate ligament and will unfortunately be out for up to nine months.' Twist: Dan Gosling lies injured after a challenge from Marcus Hahnemann, the Wolves 'keeperGosling had only entered the action as an 83rd-minute substitute andwas attempting to score a late winner when he collided with Hahnemann.The England Under-21 international has scored three goals in 17first-team appearances this season. Everton have been hampered byinjuries throughout the campaign.Mikel Arteta, Phil Jagielka and Victor Anichebe only recentlyreturned after near year-long absences while Phil Neville, TonyHibbert, Joseph Yobo and Leon Osman have all endured lengthy lay-offsduring the campaign.Marouane Fellaini is currently sidelined after being ruled out forthe season with an ankle injury suffered in the Merseyside derby inFebruary.Manager David Moyes said: 'I'm really disappointed for Dan. He'sbeen making great progress here at Everton and we look forward tohaving him back as soon as possible.' Rodwell loving his licence to thrill under Everton manager MoyesWolves 0 Everton 0: No rest for David Moyes as excellent run continuesEVERTON FC