Stiliyan Petrov seeking playing return after four years out with illness

Petrov has returned to training with Aston Villa after winning his battle against leukaemia.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016 - 22:15

Former Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov believes he could return to play for the relegated Premier League side after winning his battle with cancer.

The 35-year-old, who played 105 times for Bulgaria, has returned to training with the midlands club after winning his battle against leukaemia.

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