Muamba calls for his son after words offer family hopes over miracle recovery

Stricken Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has spoken to family and friends, raising hopes the 23-year-old may recover from the cardiac arrest he suffered at Tottenham on Saturday.

Muamba asked about his son in his first words since waking from a coma.
The Bolton star turned to his fiance Shauna Magunda, recognised her, and said: 'Where's Josh?', a friend told the Daily Mirror.

His delighted fiance then tweeted: 'All your prayers are working people thank u so so much. To God be the glory.'

Muamba remains gravely ill in the London Chest Hospital, where he had been kept in a coma since collapsing at White Hart Lane.
But on Monday night a statement released by Bolton and the hospital confirmed Muamba was breathing on his own and had communicated with his family.
'He is now able to breathe independently, without the aid of a ventilator and he is able to recognise family members and respond to questions appropriately,' said the statement. 'These are positive signs of progress.
'However, his condition remains serious and our medical staff in intensive care will continue to monitor and treat him. His family and club would like to thank the media for continuing to respect their privacy at this time.'
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien revealed Muamba had spoken to him in both English and French.
Earlier, Bolton said Muamba had moved his arms and legs but warned ‘his long-term prognosis will remain unclear for some time.’ Given that Muamba’s heart stopped for two hours after his collapse, there remains fear he may have suffered brain damage.

Visit: Shaun Wright-Phillips and Ashley Cole went to see Fabrice Muamba on Monday afternoon

Old pal: Johan Djourou arrives at the London Chest Hospital to visit his former Arsenal team-mate

The news came shortly after a friend of the player, Curtis Codrington, revealed Muamba had spoken ‘minimal words in English and French, which is better than nothing’.
He later Tweeted: 'I'm so happy I have seen hugged and kiss Muamba he remember me and spoke of our jokes of fellow Congo player chris samba this is so great' [sic].
Muamba's fiancee Shauna then wrote on Twitter: 'All your prayers are working people thank u so so much. Every prayer makes him stronger. To God be the glory.'
Bolton manager Owen Coyle — who has remained in London — said the former England Under 21 midfielder is going through a ‘brave fight’, adding that the club had been inundated with messages of support from players and fans, including one from David Beckham.
On Monday fellow professionals Shaun  Wright-Phillips, Ashley Cole and Johan Djourou visited Muamba in hospital.