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Stiliyan remains captain, said the manager of Aston Villa 

Stiliyan remains captain, said the manager of Aston Villa

8.07.2012

From Aston Villa have confirmed that Stiliyan Petrov will remain captain of the team. Stanley, who is now 33, continues to battle with the the insidious disease. And despite being sidelined at this stage, the new manager Paul Lambert said that the Bulgarian will continue to be captain.

The National of Bulgaria appeared yesterday in the training complex of the Villa, where his teammates gathered for the start of their pre-season training. Players welcomed with birthday cake and implementation of "Happy Birthday".

"The most important thing is Stiliyan to be better in life. Football is something secondary. In this case it is the life of Stiliyan - which is the most important thing, "said to the club TV the manager of Aston Villa.

"I went to see him the day before Arsenal - Norwich. I was filled with restlessness, because I did not know how he will be. When I saw him however it seemed to me he looks great. His wife was there, I was very happy about him"commented Lambert.

"To see him yesterday back here was great. It would be great and, with God willing, to get better completely. This is the most important thing. The support of the fans is very important. The fans of Villa have treated him amazing . With no doubt he still needs that support. He is a young man with a wife and two children. The only thing that bothers me now is his health. He needs this support, "added the manager of Aston Villa.

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