Source: Team_Talk
Edu starts out on road to recovery
The United States international, 23, can expect to be sidelined for up to three months after going under the knife at the end of the campaign.
He suffered a knee injury in the title-clincher against Dundee United, which ruled him out of the Homecoming Scottish Cup final, as Rangers claimed a domestic double.
The spell out of action means he will also have to sit out the Confederations Cup with the United States this week.
But Edu is already targeting a place in the Rangers first team next term after playing a major role in the final weeks of last season.
Speaking on his own website, www.mauriceedu.com, he said: "Surgery went well and all parties involved were happy with the result.
"Now is the annoying part as I'm on crutches for four to six weeks.
"I'm out for possibly three months but I'll get some time to go home and see my family for a little bit so that's good.
"I'm just staying positive and keeping my head down and I'm anxious to start my rehab. I need to get fit and get my knee healthy and strong.
"From there, I just need to fight hard and earn a spot back in the starting line-up because this season was great."
Having tasted success in his debut season at Rangers, Edu has now set his sights on the ultimate achievement - the domestic treble.
He added: "Winning the double was amazing so I hope we can do that again as well as hopefully winning the treble because that would be a crazy experience.
"I also want to play in the Champions League and do well there as that's been a dream of mine since I was young.
"It'll definitely be a challenge but we're confident we can compete and hopefully we'll do well.
"I'm just trying to take the momentum from the end of last season into next year and try to get into the line-up again."
Reflecting the celebrations on the final day of the league
campaign when Rangers ended a four-year wait for the championship, Edu said: "The celebrations after the United game were amazing, from what happened on the pitch with the fans there to the bus ride back to Ibrox.
"For me, approaching Ibrox and seeing the streets lined with fans then walking into the stadium with 35,000 people in there was
amazing.
"To see how much winning the title meant to so many people was the best part for me and I'm glad I could be part of something so special."
