Alex Song is back training with Barcelona after a week’s absence because of his child’s illness.
The midfielder was not involved with the Blaugrana’s training camp in England and the friendly match against Nice.
Rumours had been that it could have been because of a move away from Camp Nou, however, the Cameroon international has taken to Instagram to reveal that his child had been seriously ill.
“That moment when you realise you've taken life for granted,” he wrote on the social network.
“That moment when you realise everything can change in one second.
“Then you start praying, begging God to transfer the disease to you instead of your little one. And at the same time you shamefully realise you only pray when things are bad.
“My baby has been through hell these days but I thank God he's out of danger now. I thank God for allowing my baby to still be among us.
“I thank all the doctors and nurses for their dedication and commitment. I know I've been a pain in the ass chasing you guys in the corridors days and nights, but I can't thank you enough for your patience towards me and my millions of questions.
“Welcome back my strong little man. My love for you is bigger than the sky.”
