Eric Abidal, the French international and left-sided player for Monaco, discussed his liver transplant and return to the national team in an interview with L’Equipe on the eve of France’s match against Georgia in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Abidal emphasized that he fought hard to come back after the health challenges he faced and stated that as long as he can play and deliver good performances, there is no problem. He also expressed his willingness to continue fighting to maintain his level of play.
Regarding potential criticism, Abidal mentioned that after everything he went through, there could always be criticism, but he focused on his preparation and performance. He acknowledged that if his health no longer allows him to play at the top level, he might consider stopping, but currently, that is not the case.
Abidal also discussed the aftermath of the 2010 French national team strike and stated that he was not afraid of new revelations. He emphasized the importance of not penalizing the team and encouraged focusing on the positive aspects in football.
The interview shed light on Abidal’s resilience, determination, and commitment to contributing to the French national team despite the challenges he faced.
