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By Declan Taylor
Eduardo has sent out an ominous warning to Premier League defences by declaring: “I am ready”.
TheBrazil-born striker completed his first 90 minutes since last Februarywhen he lined up for Arsenal Reserves in their 2-2 draw against StokeCity at the Britannia Stadium on Wednesday night.
After hittingthe post in his first ‘comeback’ match against Portsmouth Reserves inDecember, the Croatian international went even closer against thePotters but saw his 87th-minute strike ruled out for offside.
Despitethat minor disappointment, the 25-year-old is delighted with hisprogress and is confident that it will not be long until he finds thenet again.
“The goal is coming,” Eduardo told Arsenal.com. “I am happy because I have got the chances, and that is not easy. Only when I get a chance can I finish it.
“Ithas been a long time since I’ve played 90 minutes and now I feel betterknowing that I can play a whole game. I feel much stronger than I haveand I am very happy now
“The plan against Portsmouth Reserveswas to play an hour but we decided with the small injury that I shouldgo off because of the risk in continuing the game. But I am happy now,I played 45 minutes of that game which was good for my confidence.”
The next step now of course is turning out for the first team again and Eduardo has no doubts that he is ready.
“Ithink I am ready for the first team but you would have to ask theboss,” the striker said. “I feel very well and I’m training hard everyday. Of course I want to come back quick and strong. Now, every gamefor me is a big step.
“In my head and everything I am ready. Iam happy with the 90 minutes tonight on a very hard pitch with all thehard rain. I needed time in the Reserves to get my match fitness back.
“But playing my first game for the first team, I am ready now and I am just waiting for my chance.”
[ 本帖最后由 廉B 于 2009-1-23 00:42 编辑 ] |
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