Arsenal s Croatian striker Eduardo Da Silva, who suffered a horrific leg break last year, has undergone fresh surgery but should be fit for the start of next season, the club said Wednesday.
The operation, carried out in Amsterdam, involved the removal of metal screws that were placed in his left ankle following the injury.
Eduardo underwent simple revision surgery on his left ankle, Arsenal said in a statement. The operation went well and Eduardo will follow a dedicated rehabilitation programme throughout June.
He is expected to return to full training in pre-season with the rest of the squad.
Da Silva, 26, suffered a compound fracture of his left leg as a result of a tackle by Birmingham defender Martin Taylor at St Andrews in February 2008.
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has backed Carlos Tevez to be a success at Juventus.
The Argentinia international completed a €12million move to the Serie A champions on Wednesday, bringing an end to his four-year stay at the Etihad Stadium.
Mancini had a famous falling out with the former Manchester United striker during a UEFA Champions League fixture against Bayern Munich in September 2011, when Tevez allegedly refused to enter the game as a substitute.
But the Italian is convinced the Argentina international will improve the Juventus squad, especially in European competition.
Tevez knows how to make a difference, maybe not everyone realises the value of the player: we are not (just) talking about a good striker but of a champion, his arrival …
UEFA has launched a new initiative to investigate and better understand anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the women’s game.
A number of high-profile players have suffered ACL injuries in recent seasons, including England pair Beth Mead and Leah Williamson and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas.
The new plan from the European governing body is a recommendation from its recently-established health expert panel.
A group compromising internationally-renowned experts and researchers has been set up to look into the high prevalence of such injuries in women’s football.
One of the group’s first steps has been to create an awareness questionnaire open to all individuals affected by ACL issues, including players, coaches, physicians, physioth…
Beninese playmaker Stéphane Sessegnon has ended speculation concerning his future by signing a one-year extension to his current contract with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.
The Benin international, who was one of the revelations of the 2008/09 campaign after joining the capital club from Le Mans, scoring six goals and seven assists in 34 league appearances for Les Rouge et Bleu.
The new deal now ties him to the Parc des Princes outfit until 2013.
I m very happy to have signed a new deal with PSG. I wanted to stay. I love this club, said the 25-year-old.
When I joined here last year I immediately knew why I d signed here and recognised my own ambitions in the club. I was delighted that the club wanted to extend my stay and they were happy w…
Market: Stockport win
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Looking to extend their stay in the play-off spots on Tuesday night, Stockport will welcome a struggling Eastleigh to Edgeley Park in midweek.
Starting with the hosts, after throwing away a two-goal lead at home against fellow play-off chasers Altrincham over the weekend, Stockport will be desperate to make a return to winning ways in midweek. Eventually having to settle for a point in Greater Manchester on Saturday afternoon, Jim Gannon s men have still managed to bounce back from that thumping defeat against Hartlepool last month. Knowing that victory on Tuesday night could skyrocket them all the way up to second in the National League table, Stockport have also continued to impress with their extended unbeaten run on home so…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has rejected the notion that Cristiano Ronaldo needs to accept being a bit-part player after failing to secure a move away from Old Trafford.
Ronaldo had tried to engineer a move away from Old Trafford after requesting a transfer, but failed to find a suitor to satisfy his desire for Champions League football and to challenge for trophies prior to the window closing on Thursday.
The five-time Ballon d Or winner, who has another year on his United contract, was used off the bench in a 26-minute cameo in United s 1-0 win at Leicester City on Thursday. Ronaldo has only made one start this Premier League season, with four appearances off the bench.
The 37-year-old missed United s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia for per…
What the papers say
England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps, 30, could be heading to France, according to the Evening Standard. Paris St Germain have emerged a favourites to sign the BBC Sports Personality of the Year when her contract runs out in the summer.
Crystal Palace are closing in on signing Peterborough’s Ronnie Edwards, 20. The Evening Standard says the Premier League club is working on a deal for the England Under-20 defender.
Arsenal are looking to add Jorrel Hato, 17, from Ajax to their squad, reports the Telegraph. The Gunners are preparing a bid for the Netherlands defender.
Chelsea’s Thiago Silva, 39, could be heading back home to Brazil in the summer, according to the Daily Mirror. He is expected to be offered a return to Flumine…
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has insisted Brazil international defender David Luiz will not be leaving Stamford Bridge, for any price, this summer, understands.
Luiz, 26, has been the subject of reported interest from FC Barcelona in recent times, with the Spanish champions still searching for a long-term replacement for aging centre-back Carles Puyol.
The Brazil international, who joined Chelsea from Portuguese Primeira Liga side S.L. Benfica for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of €25 million in January 2011, is extremely versatile and can deputise as a defensive midfielder and as a left-back.
At the moment, the Blues first-team squad consists of five centre-backs, including Luiz, Branislav Ivanović, captain John Terry, Gary…
Real set to sign Martin Odegaard
Spanish daily newspaper that Real Madrid are set to win the chase for Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard.
The talented footballer seems to have been convinced by los Blancos and looks set to move to Santiago Bernabeu, although Real Madrid officials cannot afford to relax just yet.
Having seen superstar Neymar slip out of their grasp few years ago, they are determined not to make the same mistake and continue to work hard on signing the 15-year-old footballer.
Odegaard will turn 16 in less than two weeks, meaning there will be no obstacles to the January transfer to Real Madrid.
Despite his fragile age, the youngster has already impressed at senior level, scoring 5 goals in 23 league outings for Stromsgodset.
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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is free to play for England and it is showing after his exploits against Costa Rica, according to international team-mate Danny Welbeck.
Rashford dazzled as England defeated Costa Rica 2-0 in a pre-World Cup fixture in Leeds on Thursday – the 20-year-old capping his performance with a stunning 25-yard strike.
The 2017-18 season was a struggle for Rashford, who was mostly restricted to substitute appearances under the conservative approach of United manager Jose Mourinho.
However, former United forward Welbeck – now playing for Premier League rivals Arsenal – believes Rashford is benefiting from freedom with the national team.
I have enjoyed training with Marcus and from playing against him in the Premier L…