Post by Taxigirl on Dec 10, 2003 18:02:46 GMT
Celtic's star striker Henrik Larsson does not fear a return to Lyon, the scene of his worst moment in football when he suffered a badly broken leg four years ago.
The Swedish forward collapsed in agony during the Uefa Cup tie at Stade Gerland, but now looks to emerge from the venue victorious after guiding his side into the knock-out stages of the UEFA Champions League.
"It was a pure accident which could have happened at any stadium," confessed Larsson.
"It's just during the new visit to Lyon that the memories come flooding back.
"I am playing tougher now and have learnt that the stronger (player) always wins the duels.
"The risk to get injured is greater when you are cautious and play cowardly."
The 32-year-old is under no illusions about the size of the game, as The Bhoys require just a point to qualify.
"What has been, has been," he said of the broken leg. "I just think it will be fun to play in Lyon again.
"It is the biggest match of the year," he told Expressen.