Guardiola visited Abidal in the hospital Clinic

By mid-afternoon on Friday the Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola visited the French player, who follows his process.

Pep Guardiola had said hours earlier at a news conference that the state of Eric Abidal was progressing normally. He declined to give details and said that this was the best news I could give. By midafternoon, the Barça coach, with his companion Cristina visited the French player in the Hospital Clínic, where on Tuesday was carried out surgery. Guardiola chatted for twenty minutes with Abidal and his families.

It was an unexpected visit and lightning with the idea of ​​not tiring the player. Guardiola, who tried to go unnoticed arrived at the hospital at 18.30 to visit Abidal, which is on the ground recovering from surgery with his cousin. The coach, with his companion, was recognized by both the hospital and hospital staff by people who were there. Both received numerous expressions of support and there were many who wanted to convey messages of encouragement for Abidal, who has become a reference for those who are facing tough situations as complex as yours.

Guardiola was interested in the evolution of the player and encouraged him a speedy recovery. Until yesterday, the player had received no visits other than those of his family. That of Guardiola, the first, it is certainly very significant. (via SPORT)

[Former player] Maxwell: "I talked to the doctor Abidal and gave me reassurances"

Maxwell, for a long time partner of Eric Abidal and now in the PSG, admits his relationship with the French player.

In a news conference with his current team, PSG, Maxwell explained that "we are friends with Eric. I called his doctor who gave me reassuring news." Some might think that since they both played for some time a starting spot at left full-back of Barça could have a bad reason. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Brazilian insists that "I support and I hope to visit soon so that we can go to Barcelona because it is a true friend." (via SPORT)p

"The news about Abidal are encouraging"

The representative of Eric Abidal, David Venditelli explained that the news received so far are "hopeful".

"We know that the next few hours will be vital if all goes well. We have received with a big smile. Eric has asked me to thank all Catalans and the Spanish people and the world because it has received messages of support from around the world wishing to recover, "said the agent in a statement to TV3 after visiting the player in the Hospital Clinic. (via SPORT)

Pepe Mel sent its full support to Abidal

Betis coach wanted to show their support for Abidal after the operation he underwent Tuesday.

"Much encouragement and strength to Abidal.we'll see you to play soon friend," said Betis coach. The Spaniard was a nice gesture to the French and posed smiling with a Barça shirt with the number 22. (via SPORT)

Speak the wife of Eric Abidal: "So far so good"

The wife of Eric Abidal, Hayet, has issued a first statement on the status of FC Barcelona.

In the brief statement, the player's wife explained that "I am Hayet Abidal, Eric's wife. I write today in his Facebook page because it has asked me. Its operation, as well as his cousin Gerard, took place yesterday in Barcelona and now all is well. I would like to thank you all for your messages, your support and all the strength that transmitís. Thank you. Hayet Abidal. "

These are the first news we have of the French player's operation, which ran for nearly 10 hours Tuesday in Barcelona. So far neither the FC Barcelona and the Hospital Clinic have made no statement. (via SPORT)

Rosell: "Abidal and his cousin do very well"

Sandro Rosell expected to be "a great day" with Abidal recovery that is under observation.

Sandro Rosell attended the launch of a campaign on youth and unemployment by the Archbishop of Barcelona, Lluis Martinez-Sistach, and the president of RCD Espanyol, Barcelona Ramon, and referred to the state of Abidal after his liver transplant operation.

The Barça president could not hide his optimism and gave a message of hope to finish all the best.

"Today might be a day round because we know that Abidal and his cousin do very well after the operation," he said, as recorded by Catalunya Radio.

For now, the French defender is under observation for a period of 48 hours.

As to whether continue the match between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid, Rosell said: "Not if I see him, I think I have a dinner, do not know yet if I can see." (via SPORT)

Abidal was submitted Tuesday to a liver transplant

On Monday joined the Barnaclínic Tuesday to undergo a liver transplant.

Nearly a month after news that he had reproduced the cancerous tumor in the liver, Eric Abidal will undergo surgery to undergo a transplant. Azulgrana defender joined Barnaclínic yesterday in the hospital, which today is operated by the medical team of liver transplant center.

According to specialists knowledgeable in this type of operation, the operation may take six to eight hours, and Abidal will remain hospitalized at least 10 to 14 days.

Abidal will be transplanted to a piece of liver that has donated a family member, specifically a cousin whose name is Gerard and next to him in the picture accompanying the information.

After the intervention, and if the player and his family give the corresponding permission, the club will broadcast a medical statement as happened last year and prompted the utmost respect and privacy at the express request of Abidal and his associates.

Once the operation, Eric will be subjected to comprehensive monitoring to see if the new body fits nicely into your body. Then, left behind this stage successfully, you can make normal life will probably have to take medication for life and is unlikely to play football professionally.

Eric's intervention coincide with the game that Barça played at the Camp Nou against Getafe. Abidal's spirit is very present in the stands of the Stadium. If Sunday was his teammates who wanted to deliver all of your support hours before it passed under the knife today will turn for the fans who come to the field.

Surely Barça supporters want again to convey all his strength chanting his name in minute 22 (his number) of the match.

With his usual desire to improve and optimism that always follows, Abidal will fight to get ahead of this new setback with which it has ever encountered. While recovering, his teammates will have a new incentive to try again another historic treble. (via MD)

The staff of Barça is wrapping up a Abidal

After the morning session, the staff of the Barça has eaten at home in French.
The full-back receiving the most support before liver transplant on Tuesday.

Éric Abidal is more protected than ever by his peers. Following the morning session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, the Barça squad has moved to the home of the French side, where they have eaten with several family members of the Frenchman, who will be involved on Tuesday for a liver transplant.

The images of the relaxed meal has hung the goalkeeper Pinto on Twitter (@ WMakinaciones). They appreciate the good atmosphere that reigns within the Barça squad at a crucial moment of the season. (via MD)

Abidal enjoy the Camp Nou and calls for support for an association

The player of FC Barcelona came back to accompany the rest of the squad in the final training session and requested support for a medical charity through social networks.

Eric Abidal again this Monday to show off its most supportive. For starters, the azulgrana full-back again offered his full support to his teammates in training on Monday held at the Camp Nou in the preview of one of the biggest games of the season, despite being just over one week of being operated from the liver.

On the other hand, 'Abi' also showed their commitment to other patients by posting a message on both Twitter and Facebook in which he sought support for the medical charity 'Life Priority'. All this, accompanied by clear messages of thanks to the fans for their unconditional support at a time so complicated.

"Thank you all for your messages of support and your sympathy, I get a lot!" He said. "Unfortunately, we can all one day be hit by the disease. And that is why I am committed to the association 'Life Priority'" he added.

In that sense, 'Abi' invited his followers to support the foundation. "I invite you to click 'ME GUSTA' and make them fans of the page 'Life Priority' to support medical equipment that make our life a priority. Thanks for your help and your support!" He said.

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[Former player] Bojan dedicated his goal to Abidal

Bojan Krkic has been featured in the match between AS Roma and Novara. Linyola forward has returned to the lineup after two months, has completed a good game and scored the fourth goal of the Luis Enrique. The young man had a dedication prepared crack. Under his shirt had one with a clear message: "All the strength of this goal is to Abi" and displayed it directly to camera. The referee showed yellow by the action because the rules do not let it show any messages. (via MD)