Former Arsenal youngster regaining walking function after brain clots | OneFootball

There’s encouraging news about the health of former Arsenal midfielder Kristoffer Olsson.

The Swedish footballer, who collapsed in February and was diagnosed with blood clots on both sides of his brain, is showing positive signs of recovery.

His club, FC Midtjylland, has released an update on his progress, highlighting his regained physical abilities and the support he’s received.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – MARCH 18: Kristoffer Olsson of Arsenal leads his team out onto the pitch prior to the UEFA Youth League Quarter FInal match between FC Barcelona U19 and Arsenal U19 at Mini Estadi on March 18, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Swedish midfielder Kristoffer Olsson, the former Arsenal youngster, is making progress in his recovery after collapsing in February and being diagnosed with multiple blood clots on both sides of his brain. Olsson’s club, FC Midtjylland, released a statement detailing his improvements:

“His physical progress is significant and he is now actively training his walking function and is able to eat independently.” The club also acknowledges that “cognitive challenges remain and the prognosis for his full recovery remains uncertain.” However, doctors at the Hammel Neurocenter, where Olsson is undergoing rehabilitation, “are encouraged by the positive steps Kristoffer has taken.”

Olsson’s spirit has been a source of inspiration, as club manager Claus Steinlein emphasises: “It is breathtaking to witness Kristoffer’s fight against the disease. His positive attitude, fighting spirit and tireless will to win are an inspiration to us all.”

The 28-year-old midfielder was initially hospitalised on life support in February after collapsing at home, prompting extensive examinations and the eventual diagnosis. Midtjylland’s statement from last month explained: “Kristoffer is affected by several small blood clots on both sides of the brain, as a result of an extremely rare inflammatory condition in the vessels of the brain.”

Olsson’s senior football career began at Arsenal, and has taken him to Swedish side AIK and Belgium’s Anderlecht