EURO 2008 INFO

The former champion of Stade Rennais, Erik Edman injured his knee last Saturday at the meeting between his club, Wigan and Blackburn (1-3). The Swedish left back suffers from a fracture and ligaments cross land will be absent for at least six months, which obviously puts an end to his season in Premier League, but deprives mostly Euro 2008, he would have had to compete with Sweden. "It's a very endearing and a very professional player, but he quickly overcome this ordeal and will soon return, I am sure" hopes the Wigan coach, Steve Bruce, on the official website of the club.

He arrived in England in January, the defender had left Britain and the Stade Rennais after two seasons and a half-filled and 68 championship matches contested with the Rouge et Noir. Since his arrival at Wigan, it has competed five meetings under the command of Steve Bruce, but was beginning to find a place in the English defence. It should be replaced on the left flank of the rear by Kevin Kilbane.