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Barcelona striker Villa admitted to hospital

Barcelona striker David Villa has been admitted to hospital for kidney stones.

A club statement said: "The club's medical services have announced that David Villa was admitted to hospital due to a nephritic colic infection. The player will undergo kidney stone treatment in the coming hours.

"At this point, David Villa is doubtful for the match against Granada on Saturday."

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