Fabrice Muamba in critical condition
Premier League footballer Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in hospital today after collapsing during an FA Cup tie.
The 23-year-old “remains anaesthetised” in intensive care at the London Chest Hospital after falling to the ground at White Hart Lane in front of millions of television viewers watching the sixth-round tie between Tottenham Hotspur and his club, Bolton Wanderers.
Today, club manager Owen Coyle thanked fans for their support, adding – “All our thoughts and prayers are for Fabrice and his family at this time.”
A joint statement from the hospital and Bolton Wanderers read – “Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care in the Heart Attack Centre at the London Chest Hospital.
“He was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening after collapsing at White Hart Lane, where he sustained a cardiac arrest during the FA Cup quarter final against Tottenham Hotspur.
“Fabrice received prolonged resuscitation at the ground and on route to the London Chest Hospital, where his heart eventually started working.
“As is normal medical practice, Fabrice remains anaesthetised in intensive care and will be for at least 24 hours. His condition continues to be closely monitored by the cardiac specialists at the hospital.”
Fabrice Muamba.
Fabrice Muamba remains in a “critical” condition as the Bolton midfielder fights for his life after collapsing at White Hart Lane on Saturday having suffered a heart attack.
Manager Owen Coyle admitted the 23-year-old midfielder faces a “crucial 24 hours” as medics attend to him in the intensive care unit at the specialist London Chest Hospital where he will be anaesthetised.
Bolton’s forthcoming Tuesday night Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa has been postponed at the request of the club.
Both Wolves and Manchester United players will take part in 30 seconds of applause for Muamba ahead of their afternoon Barclays Premier League match at Molineux.
A joint statement from the Barclays Premier League club and the London Chest Hospital revealed his worrying condition is still considered to be critical.
It read – “Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care in the Heart Attack Centre at The London Chest Hospital.”
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Muamba’s family visited the former England Under-21 international today and, together with his club, have thanked fans and members of the public for their messages of support. Owen Coyle, Bolton’s manager who has been at the hospital with his chairman (Phil Gartside) said the player is in “all our thoughts and prayers”.
The Tottenham manager (Harry Redknapp) said in a statement on the Spurs website: “All our thoughts are with Fabrice, his family, Owen Coyle and the club. It was the right decision to abandon the game, everybody was in a state of shock and it wouldn’t have been right to carry on. Football is the last thing on anyone’s mind when an awful situation such as this happens. All we are thinking about now is Fabrice and his family.”
Tottenham’s chairman (Daniel Levy) paid tribute to the clubs’ medical staff and supporters. “We are immensely proud and grateful to the medical teams at both clubs, their response was immediate and professional” – he said. “Our thanks also to both sets of fans for their support and behaviour. Too often we read the negatives about football and yet last night, at a time of intense emergency and uncertainty, we saw the true humanity and empathy of the footballing family.”
The Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, has added his voice to those expressing their concern for the player. “Shocked to hear about Fabrice Muamba” – he said. “My thoughts are with him and his family, his club & loved ones at this difficult time.”