Premier League - Six-week layoff for Baines

Eurosport - Tue, 11 Dec 14:03:00 2007

FOOTBALL 2007-2008 Premier League Everton Leighton Baines - 0

Baines pulled up sharply during the 3-0 victory against Fulham and it was first thought he would only sidelined for a couple of weeks.

But manager David Moyes told the Liverpool Echo: "It looks like Leighton is going to be out for between four to six weeks. It's a blow because he has done so well for us."

Phil Jagielka could return to the team in Baines' absence for the Carling Cup quarter final match against West Ham at Upton Park on Wednesday.

Tony Hibbert is doubtful with a back problem while Nuno Valente (hamstring) and Alan Stubbs (calf) remain sidelined through injury.

Everton (from): Howard, Hibbert, Neville, Lescott, Jagielka, Yobo, Arteta, Pienaar, Carsley, Cahill, Osman, Gravesen, Yakubu, Johnson, McFadden, Anichebe, Vaughan, Wessels.

Sporting Life / Eurosport

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