Improving Muamba takes in match highlights

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has revealed that Fabrice Muamba watched his team-mates in action against Blackburn on Match of the Day yesterday morning - and fell asleep when the score was 2-0.

Coyle has 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 during last weekend‘s game with Tottenham.

“Fabrice is able to recognise people and answer questions,” said Coyle.

“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.”

By dozing off, Muamba missed Steven Nzonzi's goal for Blackburn, although that was not enough to prevent Bolton securing a victory that allowed them to clamber out of the relegation zone.

“Fabrice’s father, Marcel, and fiancee, Shauna, wanted to express their thanks to everyone,” said Coyle.

“Football is a passionate game but nothing is more important than Fabrice’s recovery.”