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Eduardo starts as strong line up is announced…

Posted by :devday On : December 16, 2008
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Category: Arsenal

The line up tonight sees the following formation and personnel:

Fabianksi
Coquelin – Hoyte – Rodgers – Gibbs
Wilshere – Randall – Ramsey – Merida
Eduardo – Simpson

All of the other players having featured in the Carling Cup this season.

Neil Banfield spoke ahead of the game:

“Eduardo is starting tonight. He has trained for the last couple of weeks and he has looked sharper and sharper every time. We’re all delighted that he’s making his return tonight against Portsmouth. It is a fantastic boost to have him back. It was a horrific injury and he’s done ever so well. I think it is a credit to Tony Colbert, the whole medical team and the backroom staff who have got him fit. I have seen him train from the first steps he took on what has been a very long road for him and they really have done a great job with him.”

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  • Debs

    < ![CDATA[good first half! Or rather, impressive first half! A few bad first touches at the start, but wow, impressive! He could have had a pen in the first few mins, or even scored a goal, but for a brilliant save from the 'keeper. Bentner's position's so under threat now lol!
    I noticed that a few times, he seems to be playing on the left wing... More proof that Wenger may not buy a winger, (Wenger-winger- nice rhyme lol) seeing as we've got a few players that can double up as wingers, but yeah, Eduardo's back! Not 100% obviously, but so far so good!]]>

  • Fabrez!

    That was pleasing! It must be said! Eduardo is back… looked good… will get his sharpness back with time. Could have had two goals but that would have been a bonus on what was already a really good night for him! Can’t put too much pressure on him too early in his come-back. Dealt with tackles he recieved pretty well which is good!! And YES Debs…Bendtner better feel threatened from an Eduardo has played just 45 mins, in 10 months!!! Bendtner…whatever shall we do with u?? lol Anyway…i hope Wenger will give Eddy some cameo appearances in some league games soon…even if it is 10 mins! Get his confidence back up! Come on Eduardo, come on Arsenal! :)

  • Debs

    that performance just made my week! But apparently he felt something in his hamstring which was y he was withdrawn at half time, but it’s nothing too serious, according to Neil Banfield. Can’t wait for his PL debut too! I’m really really excited, but yeah, no pressure! lol

  • Fabrez!

    Yeah…little niggle in the hamstring but i guess he’ll b ok.

  • zaheer

    hey guys.. i missed the game… ive tried searching for some highlights but i havent been successful.. i just want to see eduardo performance… does anyone have any links?

  • Fabrez!

    I think Sky Sports News mite b showing it and his interview within the next hour so i’d say look there for now zaheer.

  • Fabrez!

    They just showed highlights and his interview…but Sky Sports News shud carry it throughout the night.