The news of Eric Abidal receiving clearance from doctors to return to playing football has been met with joy and satisfaction from the sporting world. Abidal’s teammate, Carlos Puyol, expressed his happiness, stating, “Abidal is already recovered. With him, we are stronger.”
Former president of Olympique de Marseille (OM), Pape Diouf, also shared his joy, mentioning that he is “enjoying the news.”
Williams Gallas, who played alongside Abidal at both Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and in the French national team, spoke about Abidal’s recovery after Tottenham’s qualification against Lyon in the second leg of the round of 16. Gallas described it as a great moment and emphasized that Abidal’s return to the field is a miracle. Gallas praised Abidal not only as a great player but also as a great person, highlighting the values he brings to the sport.
The sentiment shared by Puyol, Diouf, and Gallas reflects the admiration and respect for Abidal’s resilience and determination in overcoming health challenges to return to the sport he loves. Abidal’s journey is seen as inspirational and a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
