Eduardo hoping for Christmas return

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The 25-year-old Croatia international was expected be out for more than a year after suffering a double compound fracture of the left leg, but Brazilian-born Eduardo hopes to be back in contention for a first-team place before the end of 2008.

"The worst part is over, and I have had a lot of difficulties to overcome since the beginning. But right now I am very happy with the progress I am making," he said.

"That is thanks to the help I have had, and I am just waiting for the moment when I am ready to play again."

Eduardo is confident he has already endured the darkest moments.

"Yes, it can be difficult at times - because I have never been through something like this before," he added.

"I am still trying to get my focus back, but the worst part is done with.

"That was the initial injury, and the early rehabilitation. I will try to come back as fast as I can and make sure I can play well when I do.

"I hope that I will know exactly how long it will take me to be back in training with my team-mates.

"I want to find out, as well, when they think I can play again. My hope is that it will be before Christmas."