Monday Feb 25 2008 16:58
Arsenal hope Eduardo will make a full recovery in nine months from the horrific broken leg injury suffered at Birmingham City.
The Croatia striker fractured his left fibula and sustained an open dislocation of his ankle joint during Saturday's 2-2 draw at St Andrew's.
The extent of the injury raised initial fears that the 25-year's career might be over, but the Gunners are hopeful the former Dinamo Zagreb player will be able to make a full recovery.
Eduardo suffered the injury after a first-half challenge from Birmingham defender Martin Taylor.
"He was immediately taken to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham where he underwent surgery on Saturday evening," confirmed a club statement.
"The operation was successful and Eduardo was transferred to a London-based hospital on Sunday afternoon.
"Earlier today (Monday), the orthopaedic surgeon and Arsenal medical staff assessed the extent of the damage and possible time scale for a full recovery.
"All being well, Eduardo will have his leg in plaster and using crutches for the next six to eight weeks. After that time, partial weight-bearing exercises will be scheduled into a slow rehabilitation process.
"It is hoped that Eduardo will be running again in six months time and making a full recovery after nine months.
"Eduardo will be released from hospital in a few days."
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