Latics confirm serious Edman blow
by Tom Adams, 25 March 2008
Wigan Athletic have confirmed that their worst fears have been realised and that Erik Edman has sustained a ruptured knee ligament that is likely to keep him out of action for six months.
The Sweden international was stretchered off during the club’s defeat to Blackburn at the weekend after falling awkwardly on his left leg following a collision with Jason Roberts.
The Latics have now revealed the severity of the injury and that having ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, Edman will undergo surgery in Sweden and then recuperate in his home country.
The news is particularly galling given that the former Tottenham man had made a positive impression in the five games he played for the club after joining from Rennes in the January transfer window.
Haivng lost his first-choice left back for the club’s relegation run-in, Bruce’s thoughts are with Edman as he begins what will no doubt be a long and tortuous road back to fitness.
“It’s a real shame because Erik has looked so natural and we will certainly miss him,” Bruce told the club’s official website.
“He’s also a lovely lad and a terrific professional, but he’ll get over this and be back for us, I’m sure. Everyone at the club wishes him all the best.”
The news also means that Edman will miss the Euro 2008 finals for his country.