Kristoffer Olsson: Sweden midfielder on ventilator in hospital - BBC Sport

Sweden international and former Arsenal midfielder Kristoffer Olsson is on a ventilator in hospital after losing consciousness at his home on 20 February.

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Kristoffer Olsson: Sweden midfielder on ventilator in hospitalLast updated on 4 hours ago4 hours ago.From the section Football

Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson has been placed on a ventilator in hospital after losing consciousness at home.

Midtjylland said the ex-Arsenal player, 28, is "suffering from what appears to be an acute brain-related illness".

The Danish club announced he was taken to Aarhus University Hospital on 20 February.

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