Everton's hopes of finishing fourth in the Barclays Premier League have been
dealt a blow after influential midfielder Tim Cahill was ruled out for the rest
of the season with a broken metatarsal.
The Australian midfielder has struggled for fitness in the past month and
managed just 10 minutes in the 1-1 draw with West Ham last weekend before being
substituted.
News of Cahill's absence comes as a blow to manager David Moyes and his squad
with a crucial Merseyside derby against fourth-placed Liverpool on Sunday at
Anfield.
'He has a broken foot and I wouldn't expect him to play again this season,'
said Moyes.
