Published 10:31 IST, March 27th 2020

Ajax star Abdelhak Nouri wakes up from coma after 3 years, able to watch football matches

AFC Ajax star Abdelhak Nouri has regained consciousness after the player was in a coma for the past three years. Nouri collapsed on the pitch back in 2017.

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AFC Ajax star Abdelhak uri has regained consciousness from a coma after nearly three years. Ajax youngster h collapsed on pitch during a pre-season friendly against Werder Bremen in 2017. It was reported that uri h suffered a cardiac attack.

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Ajax star Abdelhak uri out of coma: What happened to Abdelhak uri

So, what happened to Abdelhak uri? As soon as Abdelhak uri collapsed, he was immediately treated by paramedics, before being shifted to hospital. After thorough medical tests, it was revealed that uri h suffered serious permanent brain dam. player was in a coma for past two years and nine months.

Ajax star Abdelhak uri out of coma: Player being treated at home

However, Abdelhak uri’s bror has spoken on progress me in treatment. He has claimed that his bror has t recovered fully yet. But uri was showing signs of recovery in a house that was specifically built to suit his medical needs.

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Ajax star Abdelhak uri out of coma

While speaking to Dutch TV show De Wereld Draait Door, Abdelhak uri’s bror Abderrahim said that since Ajax player has returned back home, he has shown signs of improvement. He is aware of where he is w, in a familiar environment surrounded by family members. His bror expected furr improvement in coming days.

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Ajax star Abdelhak uri out of coma: Player still bedridden

Abdelhak uri’s bror also claimed that he was longer in a coma. However, player was still bedridden and h to depend on family members. He also claimed that y were able to communicate with him through use of eyebrows, while player also watches football on television.

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10:31 IST, March 27th 2020