Ronaldinho wants to get his big teeth into our Edu…
2 comments October 11th, 2004
…which isn’t hugely surprising.
As Ronny himself says, “He is a great footballer.”
I think we might well see Edu leave this summer. His committments to Brazil are becoming a real difficulty – whereas before he was replacing Gilberto when he went off on his round-the-world jaunts, we are now losing the pair.
He has also failed to re-establish himself in the first team. At the end of last season, he and Gilberto were neck-and-neck in the battle to partner Paddy. Edu even pushed Gilberto onto the bench for a significant spell of big games. However, this season, his belated arrival means that Gilberto has firmly re-established himself as a key part of the side. Edu has also fallen behind another midfielder who has burst onto the scene with stunning success.
Cesc Fabregas. On July 31st I said, “If you want me to compare him to someone, I’d suggest a combination of Edu and Deco“. His similarities with our girly-haired Brazilian are obvious: gutsy tackling, outstanding passing, and a habit of arriving in the box at the right time. The main difference is that Cesc has time on his side. He is going to improve. Good though Edu is, Cesc has the potential to be even better. And what’s more, Arsene will certainly find it easier to keep the young Spaniard happy on the bench than he will Edu.
So if Edu leaves this Christmas, or even this Summer, don’t be too surprised.
He deserves first team football on a consistent basis. He’s a very very good player. And we love him lots.
Unless he goes to Man U.
More rubbish internationals this week. But apparently, Ashley Cole is really good.
Quick on the draw, Sven is.
