Neville Out For Some Time After Knee Scan

By Big Andy
September 14 2009

Phil Neville looks like being out of the Everton side for some time after it was confirmed that the defender suffered knee ligament damage in Sunday's defeat to Fulham.

Neville was stretchered off at Craven Cottage following a challenge from Fulham's Dickson Etuhu that left Everton manager David Moyes fuming.

Tests have shown that Neville has knee ligament damage and Everton's head physiotherapist, Mick Rathbone says it’s not looking good for the 32 year old.

"An MRI scan on Monday morning has confirmed our fears and it has revealed that Phil has damaged ligaments at the back of his knee," Rathbone told the club's official website.

"He will now rest it for 48 hours to allow the swelling to go down and he will then see a specialist in London before a decision is made on how best to manage the injury.

"It's too early to estimate length of absence but I fear he is certainly facing a lengthy lay-off."

Neville Out For Some Time After Knee Scan

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Date: 14/09/2009 15:38

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