Jagielka to miss FA Cup final

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04/26/2009 - Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Everton defender Phil Jagielka will miss next month's FA Cup final against Chelsea after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's home defeat to Manchester City.

The former Sheffield United star, who has been one of Everton's best performers this season and scored the winning penalty in last weekend's semifinal win against Manchester United, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Everton doctor Mick Rathbone confirmed to the club's official website: "The scan has unfortunately confirmed what we already feared and that is that Phil will be out for the rest of the season.

"He's ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will undergo surgery in around 10 days' time when the swelling has gone down.

"It's too early to estimate a return to action for the player."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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