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Muamba saw Bolton highlights on Sunday

ESPN staff
March 26, 2012
Bolton picked up an important win over Blackburn at the weekend © Getty Images
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Bolton manager Owen Coyle has revealed that Fabrice Muamba watched the highlights of his team-mates' 2-1 victory over Blackburn on Match of the Day.

Coyle reported a further improvement in Muamba's condition over the weekend, although the midfielder remains in intensive care after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field against Tottenham nine days ago.

"Fabrice is able to recognise people and answer questions,'' Coyle said. "He also watched Match of the Day on Sunday morning, which shows he is making progress, although he did fall asleep with the score at 2-0.

"Fabrice's father, Marcel, and fiancee, Shauna, wanted to express their thanks to everyone. Football is a passionate game but nothing is more important than Fabrice's recovery.''

Coyle also confirmed that a small delegation of Bolton players will visit Muamba at the London Chest Hospital ahead of Tuesday's rearranged FA Cup quarter-final at Tottenham.

That promises to be another emotional occasion given it was at White Hart Lane that Muamba suffered his cardiac arrest.

"It will give us a chance to thank the Tottenham fans because last Saturday it was almost like a sixth sense had taken over,'' Coyle said. "There was a real sense of unity. Is it going to be tough? Yes.''

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