Reports claim Sir Alex Ferguson is out of coma
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Premier League club Manchester United's greatest ever manager Sir Alex Ferguson is responding well to treatment. He underwent an emergency surgery on Saturday after suffering a brain haemorrhage. 76-year-old Sir Alex is the most successful manager in English football; he won 38 trophies during his 26-year stint with the Red Devils.
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Ferguson is responding well to treatment
As per reports in the Mail Online, Sir Alex has come out of coma. He is showing promising signs following the haemorrhage. The publication further states he underwent a successful surgery and is responding well to the treatment. The recovery will take time and he is carefully being monitored by a team of doctors.
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Ferguson had to undergo brain surgery
The 76-year-old has been in the ICU ever since suffering a brain haemorrhage this weekend. Sir Alex had to undergo a brain surgery a few days ago and the Scot has started to show progressive signs just two days after his surgery.
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Suffered brain bleed that kills one in five
Ferguson is believed to have suffered subarachnoid haemorrhage. This condition can be commonly confused for a stroke since it also causes speech loss and paralysis. It is often caused by smoking and uncontrolled high blood pressure. One in five victims of this deadly condition dies.
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Football hopes Ferguson makes one more comeback
The football community has come out in strong support of the veteran manager. A host of Premier League high profile managers including the likes of Arsene Wenger, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have spoken about their admiration for the Scot. Wenger, who shared an intense rivalry with him, has great respect for Ferguson.