Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has retracted his initial statement condemning Martin Taylor for his challenge on Eduardo.
Initially Wenger had said that Martin Taylor’s challenge was “horrific”. Taylor was immediately red carded for the challenge, but Wenger, having seen the footage has had a change of heart.
“I feel that my comments about Martin Taylor were excessive. I said what I did in the heat of the moment. It was a highly emotional afternoon and we were all shocked by the injury.”
Wenger continued “It was a massive shock for the team. They’ve seen what kind of state he was in, Eduardo is a fantastic guy and to see him in such pain and the shape of his leg was very difficult for the players. We hope he comes back quickly but the minimum is his season is over and we are scared that it is much longer.”
Wenger’s initial comments suggested Martin Taylor had intentionally set out to injure Eduardo and should not be allowed to play football again.
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