Nine years after his accident, reassuring news about Abdelhak Nouri

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Nine years after his accident, reassuring news about Abdelhak Nouri

The former Ajax Amsterdam player, Abdelhak Nouri, celebrates his 29th birthday this Thursday, April 2nd. Victim of a cardiac arrest in 2017, the Moroccan midfielder is showing encouraging signs of improvement in his overall health.

Nine years after his collapse during a friendly match in Austria against Werder Bremen, "Appie" continues his long battle against the aftermath of a brain injury. Emerged from the coma in 2020, he now communicates through gestures and eye movements. According to the information reported by [Al3omk, his health has stabilized and has shown real progress in recent months.

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His father, Mohammed Nouri, spoke about this positive development: "Abdelhak’s health is improving significantly. Recently, he has become able to remember some past events." This recovered memory gives strength to his loved ones, as he receives constant medical care to address the consequences of his cardiac arrhythmia and brain trauma.

For his birthday, representatives from Ajax Amsterdam as well as physiotherapists have visited him, as they do every week. Football legends like Clarence Seedorf and Edwin van der Sar, but also the Moroccan international Ismael Saibari, regularly take turns at his home. "He benefits from the support of his family, his loved ones and all the actors of the football world," his father emphasizes.

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Deeply attached to his roots, the player always preferred Morocco for his summer vacations. To honor his loyalty and talent, Ajax has permanently retired his number 34 jersey and committed to supporting his family throughout his healing process.