Ljungberg winning race to be fit for Euro 2008
Published 00:00 20/05/08 By
Freddie Ljungberg insists he will win his race against time to captain Sweden at Euro 2008 this summer.
The West Ham midfielder, who suffered a broken rib in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle on April 26, has been named in Lars Lagerback's 23-man squad for the tournament, which kicks off on June 7.
And the former Arsenal star hopes to return to full fitness ahead of Sweden's first group game, in Salzburg on June 10 against holders Greece. "The pain has been quite extreme," said Ljungberg. "It's been difficult taking deep breaths and it hurts even when I just turn my body. I have been on painkillers, however, and I'm getting better and better.
"I have slowly started to try to jog - and have even cycled a little.
"The healing process so far has been all according to the prognosis by the medical staff, which is encouraging. I am very much looking forward to being fit for the tournament."
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