MX23RW : Friday, March 29 00:05:46| >> :120:15281:15281:

Everton's Arouna Kone to face "long spell" out of action with cartilage problem

Roberto Martinez reveals that striker Arouna Kone will be on the sidelines for a "long spell" due to a cartilage problem.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has revealed that striker Arouna Kone will face a "long spell" on the sidelines due to a cartilage problem.

The 29-year-old, who will undergo further medical tests, suffered the blow to his knee during the Merseyside outfit's 2-1 victory over Hull City last month.

"We had disappointing news [by which Kone] will need a bit of a period away," Martinez told the club's official website. "We need to give him a lot of support because he was enjoying his role when he came on against Hull and then he got a nasty incident that is going to keep him away for a long time.

"He had a loosened body, a bit of cartilage in his knee, so we need to repair that which will take time. We're going to work on other aspects of his body to get him fully fit and strong so that when he comes back, he is ready to enjoy his football. It's going to be a long spell out and that's disappointing."

Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku is expected to be fit for this weekend's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace after suffering a dead leg last Sunday.

ID:116131: cacheID:116131:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1803:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Everton's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against Newcastle during their Premier League match on September 30, 2013
Read Next:
Martinez hopeful over Lukaku fitness
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!