Sunday, May 21, 2006

Arsenal's Ljungberg plays through pain barrier

Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is ready to play through the pain barrier in order to represent Sweden at the World Cup finals.

The 29-year-old has been struggling with a foot injury for the past few weeks.
"I am not worried at all. I have played with this injury for one-and-a-half months," said Ljungberg.
"It's hurting, but it has been an important end to the season and the World Cup is coming.
"It swells all the time. I need four weeks' rest but there is no time for that."