Chile midfielder Altamirano hails 'huge step' in recovery

BUENOS AIRES, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Chile international midfielder Javier Altamirano has thanked fans for their support after resuming light training this week.

The 24-year-old has been sidelined since suffering a seizure on the pitch while playing for Estudiantes against Boca Juniors in Argentina's top flight on March 18.

"For now, I'm training without contact or friction," Altamirano said in an interview pu