26.07.2010 11:38
Abidal, the first of the World Cup contingent
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French international Eric Abidal is the first of the World Cup contingent to report back to the Club for his medical examination and to start training.
Abidal was at the Club on Monday morning to take the usual pre-season medical and will join the
group for training this evening.
A testing morning
He underwent the standard medical examinations such as an echocardiogram
and an electrocardiogram, as well as weight and bmi tests.
The first of twelve
The next members of the World Cup group to report back for training will be Márquez, Alves
and Messi, who are scheduled to return before the players leave for the tour of Asia on Sunday. The
bulk of the internationals should be back with the squad immediately after the tour.