Micky Rathbone's rubbished the story on the OS....
'No Major Setback' – News Archive – News – evertonfc.com – The Official Website of Everton Football Club
Everton head physio Mick Rathbone has rubbished reports that striker Victor Anichebe has suffered a setback in his recovery process.
The young Nigerian has been absent from the Blues’ squad since February after a horror-tackle from Newcastle’s Kevin Nolan caused severe damage to the striker’s knee ligaments.
Although the medical team are taking careful precautions to ensure the 21-year-old will be 100 percent ready for his return to action, Rathbone revealed there have not been any fresh problems.
“It’s not true to say Victor has had any kind of major setback,” the physio told evertonfc.com.
“He’s been making slower progress than we would have liked but the surgeon is pleased with the repair and these things take time.
“He is a young lad and we must make sure he comes back perfectly fit after such a serious injury.”