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Everton's Mikel Arteta could miss start of the season
EVERTON’S Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta could miss the start of the season with an ankle problem.
Mikel Arteta, 29, has added to manager David Moyes’ woes by failing to shrug off heavy bone bruising he picked up on the recent US tour. He is not likely to feature in any of their friendlies before the start of the season.
The Toffees face Birmingham on Saturday, German side Werder Bremen on Tuesday and La Liga team Villarreal, their Champions League conquerors of 2005, next Friday.
Arteta’s absence will be a huge blow for Moyes, who has not had the opportunity to strengthen the Goodison squad this summer.