Barely settled down watching the first game on offer today when Arsenal striker, Eduardo da Silva went down after a seemingly clumsy challenge on 2 1/2 minutes from Birmingham central defender, Martin Taylor.
But the scenes that followed was shocking as it was clear on everyone’s faces that it was a serious injury as some of them couldn’t even look at it. The television network couldn’t even show a replay of how the injury came about because it was too graphic. The game stopped for 7 minutes as Eduardo was given medical attention and then carried off the pitch with a oxygen mask on.
Arsenal officials has confirmed that Eduardo has broken the lower part of his left leg and will play no further part this season. Alan Smith of Newcastle United once suffered a similiar injury and was out for more than a year.
He had a slow start to his Arsenal career but got better as the season progressed and was a key player in the title challenge. He was also set to be a key man for Croatia at Euro 2008. Sadly for Arsenal and Croatia, they will have to do without him. All the best to him and a speedy recovery!
Aîe, tendu 