The French full-back was diagnosed with a liver tumour last season, and even though the operation was a success, the doctors asked him to get a liver transplant.
This season has seen many Barcelona get injured. David Villa, Eric Abidal and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carles-Puyol-c8331 had to go through a surgery because of a knee problem which
will keep him out of action for up to 6 weeks.
Due to the injury list, the Catalan giants had to suffer throughout the season as they were not the strongest of sides without http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629 and Eric Abidal.
While the Spanish goal scoring machine, David Villa, was integral for Barcelona in the final third, Eric Abidal was Barcelona’s first-choice defender in most of the games they played.
The Frenchman was such an extraordinary player, he did not only feature in the centre-back role; in fact, he was also able to play in the full-back position while Carles Puyol and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gerard-c14664 Pique took the centre-back roles.
There is no doubt that Eric Abidal is the first choice left-back for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adriano-c3773 is simply not even close to the Frenchman’s experience and skill on the ball.
After going through a surgery last season, due to a tumour in his liver, Eric Abidal was kept out of action until he appeared for the final of the Champions League against Manchester United.
Barcelona star made a remarkable comeback and played the final, and raised the trophy as his team-mates gave him the captain’s armband as a gift during the night.
This season, however, it was revealed that despite the surgery being successful last season, the Frenchman has to go through a liver transplant.
The 32-year-old was operated and his operation was successful. However, the doctors were never sure back then, and are still not sure whether Abidal will be able to continue playing football or not.
However, the good news for Barcelona fans is the fact that Abidal was recently released from the hospital.
The statement read:
“Given the particulars of his recovery process, Abidal will have to undergo a number of hospital check-ups.”
Barcelona will be facing Athletic Bilbao on May 25th, a fixture which is considered to be Guardiola’s last as head coach of Barcelona.
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