"I’m better than I was three months ago. I’m following the guidelines set by the doctors, and the truth is I’m feeling great. I can travel, enjoy football, the team and the atmosphere. I have started working out in the gym and it feels good. I’m on the right track and let’s see if I’ll be able to play again before December. ” - Abidal said.
In Abidal was detected tumor almost eighteen months ago. In March 2011 it was removed, and after two months of the Frenchman not only trainded, but also celebrited on 28 May with Barcelona victory over Manchester United 3-1 in Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, where he played the full match.
After a few months medical research showed that Abidal need to transplant. A giver of organ was a cousin of the footballer, the operation lasted several hours and was completed successfully.
Frenchman before the discovery of the tumor appeared regularly in matches of Barcelona, where he played since 2007. In January extended for another year contract. In French national team he played since 2004, played in 61 matches.
