Saha fears worst with injury

Everton striker Louis Saha fears his season could be over after being stretchered off in the 2-1 win over Fulham.

Saha, 32, has been in blistering form for the Toffees since returning from injury in January, scoring nine goals to take his tally to 10 for the season.

The Frenchman, who hit the winner on Saturday, could see further time on the sidelines after damaging his ankle late in the game. “I’m on crutches, I am not well,” Saha said.

“Am I going to be out for days, weeks or months? I do not know. But it will be difficult to play again by the end of the season.”

“I’m getting fed up because the injuries always happen when I am trying to start something.”

The former Manchester United hitman said he did not want to lament his luck after witnessing the scenes in quake- and tsunami-devastated Japan.

“It’s hard, but when I see what is happening in Japan, I do not want to complain.”

“I am someone who always tries to think positively. If I thought about these problems all the time, it would drive me crazy.”

Saha’s loss would be a blow to Everton boss David Moyes’ Europa Cup ambitions for next season as midfielder Marouane Fellaini is also ruled out for the remainder of the season.

“This year was very frustrating. I did all the physical preparation, and I hurt myself in the process. For a footballer, there’s nothing harder,” Saha added. “Then I come back well in January and now this new injury happens. It’s difficult mentally, and that’s what makes me proud. Not everyone can come back as I did every time. I still have a lot to give.”

Saha, who has 19 caps for France, still harbours ambitions of returning to the national team.”I know through my team-mates that (national team coach) Laurent Blanc continues to ask about how I am doing. That is a motivation.”

“Despite my age, I hope to lend a hand. I’d like to supervise the younger generation.”