Eduardo: If I play it will be very emotional

Shakhtar Donetsk striker Eduardo admits that it will be a very emotional experience for him should he take to the field against his former club this evening.

Eduardo left the club after manager Arsène Wenger could no longer guarantee him a guaranteed position in the first team, the Croatian international having been out of the game for almost a year after Birmingham City's Martin Taylor broke his leg.

Whilst he is still not a regular starter for Donetsk, Eduardo is looking forward to playing at the Emirates again.

He said: "If I play it will be very emotional, but I'm just trying to concentrate on the game and I am calm about the match.

"Shakhtar Donetsk are coming to London calm ahead of a difficult game.

"We have won the first two matches and we feel less pressured. It won't be easy, but we want to spring a surprise.

"I want to be remembered for being the best player on the pitch and not for my past with the Gunners, although I don't go into this game looking for any personal revenge.

"The supporters were always behind me and they are in my heart and I am still in touch with Denilson, Cesc Fabregas and Robin [van Persie].

"It wasn't my fault I broke my leg, but it's true to say that moment changed my sporting career," Eduardo said.

"I don't know what would have happened if I hadn't suffered the injury, but perhaps with more continuity I would still have been in the team."

We too, look forward to seeing Dudu again.

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