Ex-Arsenal star rushed to hospital and placed on a ventilator after losing consciousness at home
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Former Arsenal star Kristoffer Olsson is in hospital after losing consciousness at home, according to reports.
The Sweden international is said to have been put on a ventilator due to ‘an acute illness related to the brain’ and was taken to Aarhus University Hospital on Tuesday, February 20.
His current club FC Midtylland released a statement on Tuesday morning detailing the reasons why their player was ‘absent’, insisting that his current condition ‘is not due to any form of self-harm’.
“Kristoffer Olsson is affected by an apparently acute illness related to the brain, which is not due to self-harm of any kind, nor to external factors,” the Danish party’s statement said.
‘A team of leading medical experts in Denmark are currently working under high pressure to diagnose and initiate appropriate treatment.
Swedish international Kristoffer Olsson has been in hospital on a ventilator for a week after losing consciousness at home
‘Since admission, Kristoffer has been surrounded by his immediate family and parts of the FC Midtjylland staff, and has been treated by specialists in this field.
‘FC Midtjylland urges the public to show respect and understanding so that Kristoffer, the family and the doctors receive the necessary peace of mind to ensure Kristoffer’s recovery and recovery as best as possible.
‘Everyone at FC Midtjylland is obviously deeply affected by Kristoffer’s sudden illness and our thoughts and full support go out to Kristoffer and his family.’
Olsson played briefly at the Emirates after joining the club as a youth player in 2011.
After making few appearances in his debut season of 2013–14, the midfielder was loaned out to Midtylland, a transfer that was made permanent at the end of the 2014–15 season.
The 28-year-old currently plays for Danish side FC Midtylland (pictured in October 2022)
The 28-year-old later played for Swedish side AIK, Krasnodar and Anderlecht before returning to Denmark and his former club in 2022.
AIK quickly sent out a message of support for their former player, posting a message on X (formerly Twitter) following the news.
“We have received the tragic news that former AIK player and golden hero Kristoffer Olsson has suddenly fallen ill and is currently on a ventilator at Aarhus University Hospital,” the club wrote.
“Everyone at AIK Football is deeply affected by his sudden illness and our thoughts and full support go out to Kristoffer and his family. Fight Koffe! (heart emoji)’
