Carles Puyol has resumed training with Barcelona, on schedule after his May knee operation. The Barcelona captain started experiencing pain in his knee on May 5 against Espanyol.
What happened to Carles Puyol?
He declared himself out for Euro 2012 and set for surgery four days later.
Why it matters for Barcelona
Thanks to Sergio Ramos, who filled in for Puyol at Euro 2012, Spain didn’t miss a beat. But Barcelona doesn’t have the same luxuries as Spain.
Javier Mascherano has performed well in central defense, but he’s a big step down from Puyol.
What comes next for Carles Puyol?
Perhaps we should wait until the 34-year-old is back before drawing any conclusions, but given the lack of trepidation around Barcelona, it doesn’t look like Puyol will miss a beat.
And Barcelona fans will be relieved to see their captain back on the pitch. The club desperately needs him, especially with Eric Abidal out.
On May 5, Puyol started experiencing pain in his knee, which led to his surgery. But now, he’s on the timetable set after his operation.
So, Barcelona fans can look forward to seeing Puyol back in action soon. The exact date of his return is not yet known, but he’s on track to recover fully.
But for now, the focus is on his training and recovery. Puyol will be eager to get back to full fitness and help his team.
The news of Puyol's return to training is a big boost for Barcelona, who will be looking to challenge for the title this season.
And with Puyol back in the team, they will have a much better chance of success. He brings leadership and experience to the pitch, which will be invaluable to the team.
On the pitch, Puyol's presence will be felt, and his teammates will be looking to him for guidance.
The Barcelona captain will be eager to make an impact and help his team win.
With his return to training, Puyol is one step closer to getting back to full fitness and helping his team, which is great news for Barcelona fans.