A Spurs-Bolton match was abandoned after 23 year old mid-fielder Fabrice Muamba collapsed mid-field without contact by another player.
After an emergency crew attempted to resuscitate him on the field for six minutes, he was rushed to a local hospital.
“Bolton Wanderers can confirm that Fabrice Muamba has been admitted to The Heart Attack Centre at The London Chest Hospital where he is in a critically ill condition in intensive care,” said a joint statement from Bolton and the hospital released at 2130 GMT on Saturday.
“No further information will be issued at this stage. The club and hospital request that the media and public respect the family’s privacy at this time.”
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