Everton striker Victor Anichebe says they have been unlucky
Anichebe rues bad luck
Posted: 2012-01-17 14:08
Everton striker Victor Anichebe says David Moyes' side have been unlucky with injures since the start of the current campaign.
The Nigeria international has been impressed with how the squad have coped with the loss of some of their best players, and reserved special praise for loan signing Landon Donovan.
Anichebe told BBC Radio Merseyside: "It was a good team performance against Aston Villa," remarked the Nigeria international. "We've got a lot of injuries and we've been unlucky over the last few seasons with injuries.
"Shane Duffy, Darron Gibson, Landon Donovan and myself have come in and we've come together as a team and we've done ourselves proud.
"Landon's done ever so well since he came in, he's played three games in quick succession and his ball for the goal was fantastic."
Anichebe also hailed new signing Darron Gibson who had an impressive start to his Blues career.
Gibson signed from Manchester United last week, made his debut in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
He said: "I saw some great balls he was playing to the forwards and hopefully he can gain some confidence and fitness.
"I think he's a great signing and I'm sure he'll push on to keep doing well for us."
Everton are now 11th in the Premier League log having put an end to successive league defeats with the result at Villa Park.
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