Freddie fit for Euro finals

Player hopes to get protection for his rib injury

By Kent Hedlundh   Last updated: 22nd May 2008

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Ljungberg: Fit again

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Sweden captain Fredrik Ljungberg has declared himself fit for the Euro 2008 finals next month.

The midfielder is still plagued by the rib injury he picked up playing for West Ham in the 2-2 draw with Newcastle on 26th April, when Steven Taylor inadvertently stamped on his chest.

The injury caused him to miss the Hammers' last two league games of the season against Manchester United and Aston Villa.

But Ljungberg is confident that he can play in the Euro finals with protection.

Special protection

He told Expressen: "I might get a special protection for the rib and that is good.

"It will protect me in case I get an elbow on the ribs."

The Swedes begin their Euro campaign against Greece on 10th June, then play Spain four days later and Russia four days after that.