Friday 3 July 2009, 19:01
by Craig Davies @YourEverton
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Yakubu thinks he will be fit for the start of the season.
The Nigerian striker ruptured his Achilles against Tottenham in November last year and has since undergone a strict rehabilitation programme.
But the Yak has responded well to treatment and has set his sights on Everton's first Premier League clash against Arsenal as his return date.
The £11.25 million signing is also hopeful to travel to America for Everton's pre-season preparations.
"I'm getting better and training every day with the physio who is so wonderful to me," he said at the opening of Everton's new store at Liverpool One on Friday.
"At the moment it is good and there is no reaction and hopefully I will join them in pre-season, which is good news.
"For almost eight months I haven't been playing football but at the moment it's great. I don't know but I think at the beginning of the season I'll be ready."
Yakubu, who was devastated to suffer a season-ending injury, was one of five injured strikers over the winter period last season.
That meant Tim Cahill had to step in to fill the void in the forward position, and the Yak is full of praise for the way the entire side handled the situation.
"They did so well fighting for each other, which is good," added the Yak. "The spirit in the team is good and you have to give credit to the players.
"It's unbelievable to have a team with no normal strikers, doing so well finishing fifth and getting to the FA Cup final."
Watch the full interview with Yakubu on evertonTV now!
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james obrien
with the yak back in blue i believe there is 20 goals extra than last seasons total altogether. That means we should go all out for the title next year!! Welcome back yak come on you blues
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Friday 10th Jul 2009 17:31
Agree with james?
Charlie Sharples
i agree with kris he needed to lose a bit of weight
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Tuesday 7th Jul 2009 12:27
Agree with Charlie?
Kris Neville
Looks like he's shed a few from the video.
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Monday 6th Jul 2009 14:01
Agree with Kris?
MARTIN EVERTONFC
YEAH the BOYS SMASHED on last season CAHILL IS LEGEND maybe we should play him as striker again this season with THE YAK (welcome back big man) F A M O U S EFC
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Monday 6th Jul 2009 13:36
Agree with MARTIN?
colin dolman
come on the yak well come back
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Monday 6th Jul 2009 12:15
Agree with colin?
Paul Smith
Well it would b a very nice Present to get the YAK BAK for the start of the season we really did miss his presence up front with the goals and just generally being a pain in the *rse of the others defence, nice one Yak and welcome Bak lad.
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Sunday 5th Jul 2009 13:15
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Adrian Capps
Yak we have missed you even though Cahill did a great job standing in for you. Another 20 goals from you and top four here we come. thats with some new signings as well please board.
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Sunday 5th Jul 2009 12:44
Agree with Adrian?
matty wilson
happy to hear yak, you will surely want feeding more than ever now, cant wait for you to be back in action
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Saturday 4th Jul 2009 20:32
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Terry Hughes
lets hope you and the rest of the boys have a great season and an injury free one.Can you tell moyesey to get some players in soon use fans are getting nervous.
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Saturday 4th Jul 2009 19:22
Agree with Terry?
eric mcnamara
go on the yak. 20+ goals next season, this is the peak of your career now boy
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Saturday 4th Jul 2009 17:52
Agree with eric?