Barca defender set for liver transplant
Barcelona defender Eric Abidal is to undergo a liver transplant, the club have confirmed.
The France international had liver surgery a year ago after being diagnosed with a tumour.
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LIMITED OFFERBarcelona defender Eric Abidal is to undergo a liver transplant, the club have confirmed.
The France international had liver surgery a year ago after being diagnosed with a tumour.
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