Sandro Rosell, accompanied by Vice President Josep Maria Bartomeu, director Jordi Monés, and technical director Andoni Zubizarreta, went to the player’s home on Tuesday night, to give support to Abidal and his family. Also, he made available all the Club’s medical resources to the player, to help in his recovery..

"Abi, Barça loves you"

Following this visit, the Barcelona President said that "Barça is 100% behind Eric Abidal. The Club will do everything within its power and more to aid his recovery". Sandro Rosell is clear that "health is above any other aspect of life." He added: "Abi, Barça loves you."

Operation on Thursday

As reported by the Club’s Medical Services, the player will finally undergo surgery on Thursday at 16.00 in Barnaclínic, of the Hospital Clínic group. The reason for bringing forward the operation (initially planned for Friday) is that Barnaclínic has reorganised the surgeons agendas.