Fabrice Muamba's recovery continues to progress well with the 23-year old able to get out of bed for the first time in just over a week.
The Bolton midfielder is still in intensive care at the London Chest Hospital after suffering cardiac arrest against Tottenham last weekend but is on the mend after glowing reports today.
"He continues to make encouraging progress in his recovery.
"Over the weekend, he has been able to sit out of bed for a short time, watch television and has begun to eat.
"However, he will need to continue to be closely monitored by the medical team at The London Chest Hospital for some time.
"His family requests that he receive no more visitors for the moment, outside of immediate family and members of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.""Fabrice Muamba remains in intensive care at The London Chest Hospital where his condition is serious but stable," said a statement released by Barts and The London NHS Trust and Bolton Wanderers Football Club.
