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Another one gone
David Moyes has confirmed that Victor Anichebe will be out for the rest of the season.
The striker damaged the cartilage in his right knee when challenged by Newcastle's Kevin Nolan during the game at St James' Park on 22 February.
And the Everton manager revealed his worst fears had been realised when the Nigerian was ruled out for the remainder of the 2008/09 campaign.
Anichebe had a scan on the knee and saw a specialist in London on Wednesday, but with the results of the scan proving inconclusive, Anichebe will now undergo exploratory surgery.
Effectively, that means a small camera is inserted into the joint to closely examine the affected area.
Everton boss, David Moyes said: "Victor will have an operation.
"He's damaged his cartilage and is out for the season. It's a blow for the boy as he'd just got back into the team, and it's another player we have lost."
Anichebe joins Yakubu and Mikel Arteta in the list of players who will be out for the season.
Another one gone