And he played like a fucking KING when he came back on the pitch here last year. I'd take Abi over Adriano all day.
I'd also take 2010 Abidal over anyone. But this isn't 2010 anymore. The fans need to accept that he isn't the same player now, understandably. The few garbage minutes he played for Barca last season don't change that. The coaching / medical staff isn't completely stupid to let Abidal go in times when everyone was crying for a centerback, even if fans think they know much better sitting infront of their computers. There was a serious reason apparently.
Puyol also looked like a rock in his first game this season. This forum was enraged that he didn't play against Milan then. A few days later he started against Betis and looked like a total liability under pressure. Once again - the coaching staff isn't stupid.