Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Eduardo ready for emotional Emirates return
(19-10-2010) Eduardo is set for an emotional return to the Emirates when Shakhtar Donetsk tackles Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Brazil-born striker left the Gunners for £6m in the summer after falling down the pecking order following the arrival of Marouane Chamakh. Manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he was sad to see Eduardo leave after he bravely fought back from a horrific broken leg and dislocated ankle at Birmingham in 2008. Eduardo however maintains the time was right for him to move on, but still holds a special affection for the Gunners. "It was great times here with Arsenal, but now I am on the other side and play for Shakhtar," he commented on Monday. "I will give 100 per-cent, am ready to play and will give my all best tomorrow." He added: "I don't think I will celebrate if I score. I respect the club.”