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Chris Kamara issues speech apraxia battle update as he plans TV return

Former Sky Sports presenter Chris Kamara has issued an update on his ongoing battle with speech apraxia after undergoing experimental treatment.

The ex-footballer stepped back from TV work last year after being diagnosed with the rare neurological condition which has affected his speech and pronunciation, with saying the right sounds and words becoming very difficult for him.

Fans have rallied around the broadcaster since his diagnosis, with the condition forcing him to pull out of presenting gigs and leaving him feeling "like a fraud" as it causes him to slur his words.

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