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Mikel Arteta comeback delayed by setback
04.11.09
Mikel Arteta has suffered a setback in his recovery from a serious knee injury.
The Everton midfielder snapped a cruciate ligament in February and was expected to step up his rehabilitation in the next month only for his injury to become infected.
Manager David Moyes said: "We've had to wash out the knee. It is a setback but I can't say for how long."
Louis Saha (calf) and Tony Hibbert (flu) are doubtful for tomorrow's Europa League match against Benfica at Goodison Park. However, Steven Pienaar could be on the bench following a knee problem.
