Ajax's Abdelhak Nouri out of intensive care after collapsing in pre-season

ByPA Sport

Updated 25/07/2017 at 21:53 GMT

Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri has left intensive care two-and-a-half weeks after suffering permanent brain damage having collapsed during a pre-season friendly.

Abdelhak Nouri of Ajaxduring the pre-season summer training camp of Ajax Amsterdam at Lindenstadion on July 05, 2017 in Hippach, Austria

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Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri has left intensive care two-and-a-half weeks after suffering permanent brain damage having collapsed during a pre-season friendly.

The 20-year-old has been moved to a 'medium care' department, is no longer in an induced coma and can breathe on his own, the club said in a statement issued on behalf of his family.

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The statement said there was no change to the overall outlook, though, with Nouri "stable, but with severe and lasting brain damage".

Nouri collapsed during a match with Werder Bremen in Hippach, Austria, on July 8.

Tuesday's statement added: "The Nouri family once again thanks everyone who has given their support and asks everyone to continue to pray for Abdelhak."

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