pipedown27ready 108 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hSLdlrKoZV9-31PyFen6QMlo6Ccw?docId=N0021541300223581136ABarcelona defender Eric Abidal will undergo surgery after the club announced he has a liver tumour.The Primera Division club announced the news regarding the 31-year-old French player via their official Twitter feed.Barcelona announced: "A liver tumour has been detected in the player Eric Abidal and he will be treated surgically next Friday. Abidal will be operated on by Dr Josep Fuster Obregon. Per the express wish of the player, we call for the utmost respect for the right to privacy."Barcelona confirmed in a short statement on their website that Abidal will be operated upon at the BarnaClinic Grup Hospital Clinic, in the city.Abidal joined Barcelona from Lyon in 2007 and has been a regular this season in the team which leads the Primera Division and has reached the Champions League quarter-finals.He played in both matches against Arsenal in the last 16 of the latter competition.Capped 52 times by France, Abidal made his international debut in 2004 and has played at two World Cups as well as the 2008 European Championship.Real Madrid's Brazilian playmaker Kaka reacted to the news by writing on Twitter: "What sad news about Eric Abidal, tumor in the liver! Let's pray for him .. God bless!!"Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas also wished Abidal well on the social networking site.The Gunner captain wrote: "Much encouragement and a lot of strength to Eric Abidal. Bad news for football." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_gazza 1,065 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Get well soon Don't rate him as a left back though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peat1873 8 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 all the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,204 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 He certainly hasn't been playing like it. That ground-level tackle with his head the other day was ridiculous.Get well soon Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David1872 21 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Has been playing great for Barca at centre back while Puyol has been out injured. Hope he gets well soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hope he makes a full and fast recovery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan72 12 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Oh ya fucker. Get well soon big man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisrfc93 470 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Not good news Get well soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyWATP Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 It's been his best season so far, for Barcelona.He makes the game look incredibly easy, and is one of the best defenders in the world.Get well soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blyth 3 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hope Abidal makes a speedy recovery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie1807 146 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Get well soon big man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis1986 996 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 hope he pulls through. Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hope the goal machine gets better soon, horrible news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Terrible news.31?! Fight the good fight Eric, get well soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 He needs to be careful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Get well soon Don't rate him as a left back thoughHow could you NOT rate him as a left back?He's held down the position for one of the greatest teams ever seen since 2007. The fact that he's naturally a centre half makes that even more impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyWATP Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 How could you NOT rate him as a left back?He's held down the position for one of the greatest teams ever seen since 2007. The fact that he's naturally a centre half makes that even more impressive.He is one of the best defenders in the world.Great footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,870 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Very unfortunate, hope he makes a full recovery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelle1880 317 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Bloody hell, talk about unexpected I fucking hate cancer.Get well soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilstonloyal 186 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 get well soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW-WATP 112 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Crazy shit.Sad to hear! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledWeegie123 1,275 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 According to Guillem Balague, not only is this type of operation is very common, but Abidal's tumour is benign. He'll be back within the next couple of months. Speedy recovery thats great news, get well soon Abidal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hopefully he has a speedy and full recovery.He is a fantastic player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 FFS , hope he makes a speedy and healthy recovery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVanDarche 23 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Best of luck to the guy - things like this put stuff in perspective. Hope he recovers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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