The football community was holding its breath for Kristoffer Olsson, the former Arsenal academy player who collapsed and was placed on life support last month.

New details are emerging about his condition as doctors have finally determined a diagnosis, revealing this tragic situation is unfortunately as serious as initially suspected.

Kristoffer Olsson’s current club, FC Midtjylland, issued a statement confirming the heartbreaking news: “Kristoffer is affected by several small blood clots on both sides of the brain, as a result of an extremely rare inflammatory condition in the vessels of the brain.”

While Olsson’s condition is stable, his recovery remains uncertain. Doctors are working to take him off the ventilator, but his treatment will likely be a long and difficult process. FC Midtjylland CEO Claus Steinlein added, “I would like to thank the public and the press for having shown warm-hearted support, respect and consideration in recent times towards Kristoffer as well as his family and the healthcare staff.”

Olsson’s time at Arsenal

Though his senior appearances for Arsenal were limited, Olsson joined the Gunners academy in 2011 and made his first-team debut in a 2013 League Cup match against West Bromwich Albion – even scoring a penalty in the resulting shootout.

Arsenal took to social media to express their support for their former player: “Get well soon, Kristoffer. We wish you a full and speedy recovery.”

The news of Olsson’s condition has sent shockwaves across the football world. Olsson’s former clubs, including Swedish side AIK, have also shared messages of support.