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27-02-2014, 01:00 PM
Injured Lacina Traore may require surgery.
Ivory Coast striker Lacina Traore's loan spell at Everton from Monaco could be cut short if it the clubs decide he needs surgery on an injured leg.
The 23-year-old suffered the problem before Saturday's game against Chelsea.
"The injury can be solved by conservative treatment or surgery - that is a massive decision," said Everton boss Roberto Martinez.
"If Lacina is going to be out for any longer than two or three months then the loan period is over."
Traore arrived at Everton in January already carrying a hamstring injury but he recovered to make his debut against Swansea in the FA Cup on 16 February and scored in the 3-1 victory.
But it may turn out to be his only appearance for the Toffees following his latest setback.
Traore has played only 61 minutes for Everton since joining on 24 January
Discussions have taken place with the 6ft 8in forward's parent club Monaco on the best course of treatment and a decision is expected
Ivory Coast striker Lacina Traore's loan spell at Everton from Monaco could be cut short if it the clubs decide he needs surgery on an injured leg.
The 23-year-old suffered the problem before Saturday's game against Chelsea.
"The injury can be solved by conservative treatment or surgery - that is a massive decision," said Everton boss Roberto Martinez.
"If Lacina is going to be out for any longer than two or three months then the loan period is over."
Traore arrived at Everton in January already carrying a hamstring injury but he recovered to make his debut against Swansea in the FA Cup on 16 February and scored in the 3-1 victory.
But it may turn out to be his only appearance for the Toffees following his latest setback.
Traore has played only 61 minutes for Everton since joining on 24 January
Discussions have taken place with the 6ft 8in forward's parent club Monaco on the best course of treatment and a decision is expected