This afternoon, Ajax broke the incredibly sad news over the health of player Abdelhak Nouri. Unfortunately, the 20-year-old has suffered severe and permanent brain damage, with no chance of recovery.
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Following the player’s collapse during a friendly match with Werder Bremen on Saturday, Nouri was kept in hospital over the following days in a deep coma.
Tests today have sadly revealed the extent of Nouri’s brain damage, which according to a club statement is said to be “serious and permanent”.
Messages of support have flooded in from the football community, which you can see below. From all of the Football-Oranje comunity, writers and followers alike, we want to wish Appie and his family the best and offer our support in what is undoubtedly a very tough time for all involved.
A year ago yesterday. Nouri gave this assist for Netherlands U19's. The footballing world will never see his genius pic.twitter.com/3RTVVmOJug
— Football-Oranje.com (@FootballOranje_) July 13, 2017
.Ontzettend veel sterkte gewenst. Iedereen bij sc Heerenveen leeft met jullie mee. ? #StayStrongAppie
— sc Heerenveen (@scHeerenveen) July 13, 2017
Bij Appie in de voortuin. #StayStrongAppie ?? pic.twitter.com/GP5rZDPMk8
— Danny ❌❌❌ (@Ace_125) July 11, 2017
Wat een prachtige foto van #Nouri … @LuisSuarez9 en @KJ_Huntelaar via @jilljesse #StayStrongAppie pic.twitter.com/Y074EODZeE
— Mike Verweij (@MikeVerweij) July 11, 2017
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Truly shocking.