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Yak Back For Derby
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David Moyes has almost a full squad to select from going into the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
There are only three absentees from the Everton camp - with long term injury Phil Jagielka ruled out as he recovers from knee surgery.
Tony Hibbert continues his rehab following a hernia operation and is likely to return in two to three weeks, and Joseph Yobo, who has returned from the African Cup of Nations, is receiving treatment for a hamstring strain.
The Blues manager says he is much happier with his squad compared to the start of the season when the injury crisis was at its worst.
"What is important is we get the best team out we can,” Moyes told his pre-match press briefing.
"There are certainly a few players who could do with a little bit more match time but for the first time I have got just about a full squad.
"Looking at that squad it looks really powerful, it looks really strong and if the season was starting with the players we have got available now then I think we would be in a much healthier position than we are just now."
Yakubu returns to the squad following his spell with Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations.
The striker has yet to hit top form since his 11-month injury lay-off with a ruptured Achilles, but the manager says with more match practice he will be back to the old Yak.
"His injury was a real career threatening injury but he seems to be over it now,” said Moyes. “I think we can say it is probably going to take time though.
"What you can't take away is Yak's finishing," Moyes continued. "If you look at his goal scoring record in the Premier League and over most of the seasons he has been up there so that tells you he is a good finisher.
"For him to get his sharpness and his all round fitness back, I think that might just take time with his injury completely healing. But I do think he looks very close to it now."
Sylvain Distin also returns to the squad after missing the trip to Wigan with a groin problem.
Everton from: Howard, Nash, Neville, Coleman, Heitinga, Senderos, Distin, Baines, Fellaini, Osman, Arteta, Rodwell, Pienaar, Bilyaletdinov, Donovan, Gosling, Cahill, Saha, Yakubu, Vaughan, Anichebe, Duffy, Baxter, Forshaw.
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Tony WoodersonI'd start with Yak AND Saha. Lets go for the win. Its long overdue! I'd like to see Howard; Nev, Heitinga, Distin, Baines; Cahill, Fellaini, Pienaar, Donovan; Saha, Yakubu. Arteta to come on at some point and score the winner!
Saturday 6th February 09:39 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Milin Chandrayak is simply the best!!!!! hope we win against d reds !!!!!! COYB!!
Saturday 6th February 04:51 Report CommentWayne InstoneThat is a very strong squad and Davie is going to have a difficult job picking 16, out of that lot. Some will be dissapointed, but thats the result of having a strong squad. It vital we close Liverpool down and stop them playing, dont give Gerard an inch of space, because he is the one player who can hurt you given time on the ball. They are all run run run, huff and puff, so when we have the ball we have to teach them a lesson.
Saturday 6th February 03:40 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Mark LynchJeff, i think you will find that the vast majority of us all feel the same... i really hope we go 4-4-2 with the Yak and Saha up front, Louis has just signed a new contract so will be feeling high, and the Yak knows he has points to prove, i am really excited and eager to see the team line up, for what is going to be our strongest squad this season.... IMWT... ETID
Friday 5th February 23:54 Report CommentPaul Ellamgood to see the squad is nearly at full strength, lets do the business in europe and bring home a trophy!
Friday 5th February 21:19 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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James Robertshope the yak can get a goal tomoro and see off them reds, ive got a feeling that tomoro is gona be a succesful day
Friday 5th February 21:07 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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jones stevangood words colm hudson,no mistakes at back the rest shouldnt be a problem.........c.o.y.b
Friday 5th February 19:25 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Stewart LoweYou look above at the players listed in the squad for tomorrows game and it has got top 4 written all over it. David Moyes has built this team and he must look at who is in that squad and think he couldnt do much better if he was given a so called bigger team to manage.
Friday 5th February 19:18 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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david harmanLet`s hope the Yak can put a few goal`s past the red`s, it`s time we had a VICTORY over them red`s,we have the talent, the desire, the commitment and most of all the best manager.
Friday 5th February 17:33 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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ALFRED JOHN KITTSIT DEPEND ON WHAT REF IS OUT ON THE FIELD THE LAST FEW REFS HAVE BEEN A WAIST OF SPACE.
Friday 5th February 17:26 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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colin dolmanI DO JEFF BEE WE WILL STUFF LIVERPOOL 3 - 0 AND HOPE THE YAK WILL SCORE 4 US DONAVON 2 BRING IT ON ITS DERBY DAY COYB IMWT
Friday 5th February 17:06 Report Commentcolm HudsonTotally agree with yee lads defo have a feelin about tomorro and i keep thinkin 3-2 with us gettin a early goal and an 85th minute winner!!! But our defence needs to be awake and NO MISTAKES!!!!! Imagine arteta winner???
Friday 5th February 17:06 Report Commentmartin nolanexcelent news on the almost fully fit squad all we need is jags back den on wards and upwards for us beware lpool we comein to get ya , i sense a 2-0 victory tomoz with goals frm cahill at kop end n den peanuts in the 2n alf COYB
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tommy gollingThis is the strongest squad i've seen for a long time, now all but a few are all back. we have strentgh and depth in all departments, and i feel good for a win tomorrow. come on you blue boys lets win it for are brilliant fans. the wizard of oz is going to break there hearts
Friday 5th February 17:00 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Hugh DanielsSquad strength is now impressive. As usual, it will be down to mental approach. Moysey needs to get the team revved up like he did for Man City - attack attack attack from KO, mark close, close down the edge of the box, and play in their half of the field. It's down to being ruthless and fearless - don't give the Reds time on the ball. Also, our passing needs to improve or we will concede possession. Felli MUST do a job on Gerrard and be up for the game of his life. Go to it Moysey!!!! COYB!!!!!!
Friday 5th February 16:56 Report CommentKevin JamesTheyr'e not gonna know what's hit em!! Bring it on baby.
Friday 5th February 16:43 Report Commentchristopher smithGreat that the Yak's back maybe he can start banging in the goals for us, that's what we've been missing really. COYB let's show these Kopites who really are the Pride of Merseyside!!!!!!!
Friday 5th February 16:42 Report CommentJeff Beeoh bring it on............does anyone else, like me, have a good feeling about tomorrow?
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Andrew GardenAAAHHHHHH...... Looking at that squad has just made my day! strength, depth and talent! It's about bloody time! Am feeling good about the derby tomorrow lads, i must admit! 3-1 to us. COYB!!!
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