Muamba responding to family members

Bolton have confirmed reports that Fabrice Muamba is able to "recognise family members and respond to questions".



The midfielder remains in a critical condition at The London Chest Hospital, having been admitted after suffering a cardiac arrest during the FA Cup quarter-final between Tottenham and Bolton at White Hart Lane.



It was confirmed on Monday afternoon that he was moving his arms and legs and that his heart was beating without the aid of medication. Later in the day a friend of Muamba's, Curtis Codrington, revealed the 23-year-old was talking.

BoltonWanderers' manager Owen Coyle speaks to members of the media at the London Chest Hospital

"Fabrice is speaking and moving," Codrington said. "He has spoken minimal words in French and English."

And although his condition remains serious, Bolton have confirmed he is able to converse with friends and family.

Chelsea and England football player Ashley Cole and Queens Park Rangers player Shaun Wright Phillips arrive at the London Chest Hospital 

"Fabrice Muamba remains in intensive care at The London Chest Hospital," read a statement from Bolton. "He is continuing to show signs of improvement this evening.



"He is currently able to breathe independently without the aid of a ventilator. He has also been able to recognise family members and respond to questions appropriately.

Arsenal football player Johan Djourou arrives at the London Chest Hospital 

"These are all positive signs of progress. However, his condition remains serious and our medical staff in intensive care will continue to monitor and treat him.

A man lays a scarf alongside football shirts and flowers left outside the Reebok Stadium in Bolton

"His family and club would like to thank the media for continuing to respect their privacy at this time."

Tottenham Hotspur and England football player Jermain Defoe leaves the London Chest Hospital with his mother Sandra St Helen