Sandro Rosell, the president of FC Barcelona said in the interview for Catalunya Radio that the liver transplantation of Eric Abidal was problem-free and Eric, same as his cousin Gerard are in good condition after the surgery which lasted nine hours. The French defender will be under observation in hospital for 48 hours. The medical team led byJuan Carlos Garcia Valdecasas which operated Eric Abidal will release a statement in the Wednesday morning to report the outcome of the surgery.
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Pep Guardiola confirmed the news about Eric when he spoke to the press on the conference after 4-0 win over Getafe on Tuesday during which fans chanted the name of french defender in the 22nd minute of the match: "Before
coming here I've been told that the operation has
been finished, and we'll have to wait 48 hours to see his evolution. We have to be prudent. During the week we'll know more.
The next days will be crucial to see how it goes. We've got plenty of
faith in such a strong man." Guardiola dedicated this victory to Eric and his cousin Gerard. #animsAbidal!
