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England: Everton's injured winger out for another month [Tue Sep 13th, 2005]
Liverpool (AFP) - Everton manager David Moyes said that he expects newly-signed Dutch winger Andy Van der Meyde to be sidelined for another month with a groin injury.
The 25-year-old has yet to figure since moving from Inter Milan last month, and is a further injury worry for Moyes ahead of Thursday's UEFA Cup tie against Dinamo Bucharest.
"Andy is probably about a month away. I know he is hoping to be back in two weeks but he needs a lot of practice," said Moyes.
Van der Meyde added: "The injury has left me frustrated as it is a dream to be involved in the Premiership. This is a good chance to prove myself."
Everton's two other recruits during the transfer window - defenders Matteo Ferrari and Nuno Valente - will be in the squad to face Dinamo.
Valente, 30, has vast experience, having helped Porto win the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup.
Team-mate Joseph Yobo said: "Nuno has just come in and trained with us once before Portsmouth and that wasn't even a long session.
"But he showed that he is a good player and it is good to have him.
"We have seen his qualities close up and we all know that he is a good player. As soon as he is match fit, he will add more to his game and he is going to be a big help to us."
Everton midfielder Phil Neville will be available for the first-round first leg in Romania after being suspended for the Portsmouth game.
Lee Carsley (knee), Per Kroldrup (hernia), Alessandro Pistone (knee) and James Vaughan (knee) are all sidelined with long term injuries.
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