Bulgaria's Cancer-Stricken Petrov Plans Visit Home - Report

Aston Villa`s captain Stiliyan Petrov and his family took their seats in the directors' box prior to their English Premier League soccer match against Chelsea at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, Britain 31 March 2012. Photo by EPA/BGNES

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, who was shockingly diagnosed with acute leukemia in March, may head for native Bulgaria for a short visit, according to unconfirmed information.

Stan is taking a short break from his chemotherapy and plans to come to Bulgaria for a few days, but would like to keep a low profile while here, according to media reports.

Petrov was released at the end of last month from a London hospital, but his battle against the horrible disease is far from over.

On his birthday July 5 Stan turned up at the club's training complex for the first time since his chemotherapy treatment began and marked his 33rd year with a simple, but highly emotional gathering.

Paul Lambert has confirmed Petrov will remain Aston Villa captain as he continues the battle for his life.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!