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English Premier News :: Everton lose Yakubu for season and Saha until New Year

Posted on 2008-11-30 by Gooner

Everton striker Yakubu is out for the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon during Sunday's 1-0 win over Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

The Nigerian went off early on after what looked an innocuous challenge. But Toffees boss David Moyes said after the match: "He's done his Achilles and that's him out for the season.

Yakubu went down awkwardly during a challenge with Ledley King on 10 minutes, but at first looked as if he would be fit to carry on. However, he was soon replaced by Saha and, after being examined by the medical staff in the dressing room the injury was confirmed.

Saha was later stretchered off with a hamstring injury meaning, with Vaughan out until the new year at the earliest after injuring his knee in training, Moyes is left with Victor Anichebe as his only fit striker.

Moyes stated : "Louis Saha did his hamstring as well so, with James Vaughan facing a knee operation, we are really short up front. It's a massive shame for us."

Sourced From : BBC Sport

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