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16.07.2008 19:19
Pruna pleased with Hleb fitness
Aleksandr Hleb had no problem passing his medical with FC Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon and was described by club doctor, Ricard Pruna, as being "a very fit player with a well-balanced physique".
After arriving in the Ciutat Contal at midday, the 27-year-old, reported to the Barça Medical Services in Camp Nou after posing for photographs alongside the club crest outside the main offices. Following the first part of his medical, Hleb then travelled to Hospital de Barcelona for the final check-ups.
Well balanced
Having come through it all successfully, Doctor Pruna confirmed that the
medical had been "satisfactory". The club medic explained that the after putting the player through
several different tests that he is "a very fit player with a well-balanced physique". "He is in
great shape to play football," he added.
No medical problems
Reflecting on the overall outcome of the medical check, Doctor Pruna continued by adding that Hleb had "had very few injuries". "He is 27 and in his muscle scans we have not found any problems. I think that in this sense he has been lucky with injuries. He has an old fracture in a toe, but it is very old and will not cause any problems. Also, two yeas ago they removed a fragment from the meniscus in his left knee, but it has healed very well and there will be no effects from that either."
An intense day
After arriving at Barcelona airport on Wednesday, Hleb has had a very intense day that culminated
in him being presented as a new FC Barcelona player. In fact, Hleb is the first player of the
summer that has completed every aspect of his signing for the club on the same day having undergone
the medical checks, media photos, signing of the contract and presentation.
