Monday Feb 25 2008 08:03
Arsenal striker Eduardo believes Birmingham City defender Martin Taylor was not to blame for the horrific injury he suffered in the opening minutes of Saturday's 2-2 draw between the two teams at St Andrew's.
The Croatia international has had surgery for a double compound fracture of his leg but is refusing to apportion any blame.
An irate Gunners boss Arsene Wenger had said immediately after the match that he thought Taylor should never play football again, although he later retracted that statement.
But Eduardo told Arsenal's official website: "I don't remember the incident very well and it is not something that I want to see again on television or in the newspapers.
"All I remember is that when I fell, I looked down at my foot and it had turned the other way. The rest is just a blank. It was an unfortunate situation but these things can happen in football.
"I am unsure at the moment of the extent of the injury and how long I will be out of action for but I know that I won't be able to play for Arsenal for the rest of the season or be ready in time for the Euros this summer.
"But I'm not worried about that. My concentration and determination is on making as quick a recovery as possible. I am determined to overcome this injury."
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