Arsenal striker Eduardo set to face final hurdle by playing in Croatia friendly

28 January 2009 16:58
Eduardo has been included in the Croatia squad ahead of their match against Romania on February 11, despite the Arsenal[LNB]striker not having played a competitive match for nearly a year.[LNB]The Brazilian-born Croat has been sidelined since his horrific leg brek and ankle dislocation against Birmingham last February and has yet to return to Arsene Wenger's first team.[LNB] Final hurdle: Eduardo set for run out in Croatia friendly[LNB] Spurs striker Pavlyuchenko can face Arsenal after escaping Russia call-up - but Gunners target Arshavin is on the list[LNB]Walcott should sign a new deal at Arsenal, says Wenger[LNB]ARSENAL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB]However, Croatia coach Slaven Bilic believes the 25-year-old has recovered from the potentially career-ending injury and could feature in the friendly in Bucharest.[LNB]'Eduardo is ready and he will definitely play against Romania. I talked with Arsène Wenger and he agreed. Eduardo will play 30 minutes or one half,' he said.[LNB]Fellow Premier League stars Luka Modric and Vedran Corluka of Tottenham and Portsmouth's Niko Kranjcar have also been included in Bilic's squad.[LNB] [LNB]  

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