Tough times for Mikel Arteta
Everton have suffered a major blow after they confirmed midfielder Mikel Arteta has had more surgery on his injured knee.
The influential Spaniard has been sidelined since February after damaging knee ligaments.
He was making good progress, but he has now suffered a setback after feeling discomfort in his knee - which has meant a second operation.
Moyes admits that the surgery will set Arteta back another six weeks.
"It is a real blow for him and us, because he would probably have been ready to join in training with the rest of the lads this week," said Moyes.
"He had to go back for more surgery in Spain. I haven't spoken to him since the operation on Tuesday, but it's something we could have done without.
"One of the stitches that is holding the meniscus of the cartilage together has come away and he has had to go in to get it tidied up and repaired.
"It's going to be at least another six weeks for him now."
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