Manchester United dreams of recovering Piqué

According to the tabloid 'Daily Star', the center back on the list of reinforcements from Ferguson, who would see him as a replacement for Ferdinand.

According to British tabloid 'Daily Star', Manchester United dream back Gerard Piqué, who played in the ranks of Old Trafford side between 2004 and 2008, with assignment to Zaragoza (2006-07) included, before returning to Barca coinciding with the arrival of Pep Guardiola at azulgrana bench.

Again according to the newspaper quoted Sir Alex Ferguson would have included the center-back azulgrana on its list of reinforcements ahead of the 2012-13 season, which also include Wesely Sneijder (Inter), Luca Modric (Tottenham) and Eden Hazard (Lille) ; other players whose names are handled as 'future events' are those of Nicolás Gaitán (Benfica) and Shinji Kagawa (Borussia Dortmund).

Although Piqué finished asking Veriano Ferguson, 2008 to accept the offer of Barcelona in order to have the minutes and the protagonist in the axis of the rear than in the ManU he was vetoed by the clear commitment by the tandem Vidic-Ferdinand, Gerard and veteran Scottish coach still maintain a good relationship.

Now Sir Alex looks for a replacement for Rio Ferdinand, who at 33 has lost the old bellows; Piqué not only familiar with the operation of the equipment, also goes well with Nemanja Vidic and off the field, reinforcing the belief of the 'Daily Star' that really yearns to regain United Catalan defender, although it is noteworthy that Ferguson himself is aware that for Barça Piqué is not transferable.

Alexis to miss the Barça-Málaga match

The medical tests that Alexis underwent this afternoon confirm that the player will miss tomorrow’s match.

Piqué, after resting for a week, is recovering well from the knock he received in last week’s match, but will not play against Málaga tomorrow.

Valdés, who was with fever this Monday, returned to training this afternoon.

Alexis Sánchez will not feature in Barça’s team against Málaga this Wednesday. This afternoon the player underwent control tests to evaluate the hematoma caused by the contusion on his left thigh. The results confirm that the player will not be able to play in tomorrow’s match, according to the Club’s Medical Services.

Gerard Piqué will also miss tomorrow’s match. The player’s recovery is very favourable after a week of rest. Piqué returned to training, albeit apart for the group, this Wednesday. He’ll miss the match against Málaga and his recovery will mark his availability against Espanyol this weekend.

The keeper Víctor Valdés, who was with fever on Monday, trained with the rest of the team this Tuesday. Bartra, Tello and Montoya also trained with FC Barcelona’s first team.

Piqué is grateful to the fans support after hospitalization

The defender azulgrana wanted to give those thanks to all for his interest through his profile in twitter.

Gerard Piqué is resting at home following the accidental collision with Valdes and while you save a week of rest for medical prescricpción wanted to reassure the azulgrana fans and thank the support received in the last hours.

The defender azulgrana admitted to hospital the night of the game and left the hospital the next morning with a collar. Some reports suggest that once in the hospital, Piqué even said he did not remember hardly anything about the game against Chelsea, very stunned by the blow.

In another example of his sense of humor, Gerard Piqué has also changed her picture on twitter to make way for a fun emoticon that reflects your dizziness after the coup. (via SPORT)

Piqué in hospital

Medical tests have ruled out any injuries to the player.

Gerard Piqué underwent tests at hospital after the collision with Víctor Valdés and Drogba. The player will remain in observation at hospital even though any type of injury has been ruled out.

The Catalan defender was involved in a collision with Drogba and Valdés at the start of the first half of the Champions League semi-final at the Camp Nou. He was subbed off after 25 minutes for Dani Alves. (via FCBarcelona.com)

Piqué: “We'll have our chance if we play like we did at Stamford Bridge"

The Barça defender talked about the decisive match against Chelsea, the defeat in the Clásico and his recent absence from Barça’s starting line-up.



A day before the Champions League semi-final return leg, Gerard Piqué is sure of how Barça need to play in order to fight back from last week’s 1-0. “We’ll have our chance to go through if we play like we did at Stamford Bridge. We need to control the match and I’m sure that we’ll have our chance,” he said. According to the defender, “when you talk about a Champions League semi-final, fatigue doesn’t influence the team. Being tired is an excuse for losers.” He also said that Chelsea are a “strong and experienced team.”

Despite Saturday’s disappointment, the defender called on the Camp Nou faithful to help the team in tomorrow’s decisive match: “we have a great chance to qualify for another final, we have to value this moment.” He added: “I’m convinced that no Culé doubts this team. We’ve given a lot and the fans are with us. The Camp Nou will be full and [the fans] will cheer us on.”

Piqué went on to say, “talk of an end of an era comes easy here. A team that has won 13 out of 16 titles deserves a bit more credit. We have to wait for another team to win as much as we have until all this talk is confirmed.” The Azulgrana congratulated Madrid for their win in the Clásico: “they’ve had a fantastic season, especially in the Liga. I want to congratulate them and say that we’ll be here next year.”

The defender talked about his absence from the starting team in Barça’s last two matches against Chelsea and Madrid. “It’s a relatively new situation for me, I’m used to playing, but it’s a technical decision and I have to respect it and work as hard as I can to be in the starting team,” he said. Piqué, who has “high spirits,” is clear: “I have accept the decision with professionalism. The important thing is winning, not if I play. It all comes down to winning tomorrow and getting to the final.”

Echoing his manager, Piqué talked about his relationship with Josep Guardiola: “we both arrived at the same time, we are both part of a really beautiful era and I have a lot of confidence in him, because he loves this Club and he’s passionate about the sport. We have a very good relationship, we talk a lot.” He jokingly added: “He’s always giving me grief about something, but I like it.” The defender is also convinced that the manager will extend his contract for another season. (via FCBarcelona.com)

Joan Piqué said that between his son Gerard and Guardiola "no problem"

Joan Piqué has dismissed a bad relationship between coach and player as he signed his book.

Joan Piqué has used the signing ceremony of his book 'Dues Vides' ('Dos vidas') as part of Diada de Sant Jordi to deny the difficulties in the relationship between his son Gerard Piqué and Pep Guardiola, especially following that the center-back did not play el clásico against Real Madrid. "Who plays and who is not technical decision, also against Chelsea. Sum is all important. There is no problem between Gerard and Pep. And if not playing against Chelsea Gerard will support the team the best for sure." (via MD)

Alves, undoubtedly to meet the Getafe

After the victory at La Romareda, Barça has trained this morning at the Ciudad Deportiva. Alves, with a slight stretch in the biceps muscle of the left thigh, is doubtful for the match against Getafe.

Guardiola has worked with all first team players available and Tello, Montoya, Muniesa and Bartra, Barça B. There was also the keeper of the Juvenil A, Sergi Tienda.

FC Barcelona has trained this Sunday morning at the Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper in a closed session which began at 11.30 hours. Holders against Zaragoza have made recovery work and the rest have completed a more intense workout, with the participation of four players from Barça B (Tello, Montoya, Muniesa and Bartra) and goalkeeper Juvenil A, Sergi Tienda.

This Sunday you have had more tests to Dani Alves, who retired with discomfort in La Romareda, and confirm that you have a slight stretch in the biceps muscle of the left thigh. Its evolution marks the availability for the match on Tuesday at the Camp Nou against Getafe.

Gerard Piqué has worked outside the group. The center back, who did not travel to Zaragoza, continues his recovery work for the inconvenience you have in the femoral biceps of the left thigh. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

Gerard Piqué, ruled out playing in Zaragoza

Problems in the Barça defender for Saturday's game at Zaragoza. Piqué will be low.

Nobody panic. The injury that has Gerard Piqué is not important, but by Saturday there is not enough time to recover and so the defense will be low for the match against Zaragoza. By contrast, almost certainly will play and on Tuesday in a new league match, in this case in the Camp Nou against Getafe.

Piqué was replaced in the 74th minute of the match against Milan. He felt discomfort in hamstring and taking into account the numerous cases of muscle injury that has been this season, did not want surprises. Requested the change quickly and lay down on the ground and was replaced by Adriano. After the meeting, the club has announced that the defense was just an overload on the biceps femoris at that time not ruled out for the next game.

With the decline of Piqué, Zaragoza probably Guardiola play with Alves, Puyol, Mascherano and Adriano, while Montoya and Muniesa be on the bench ready to go if the technician so wishes. (via SPORT)

Piqué sustains thigh injury

The defender sustained an injury on the bicep femoris of his left thigh. His recovery will mark his availability in Barça’s upcoming match.

Gerard Piqué needed to come off the pitch due to injury on the 75th minute of tonight’s match against AC Milan. The defender was substituted for Adriano. After the match, the team’s Medical Services confirmed that the player sustained an injury on the bicep femoris of his left thigh. His recovery will mark his availability in Barça’s upcoming match. The Catalans will face Zaragoza on Saturday at 20:00. (via FCBarcelona.com)