Former Premier League midfielder Fabrice Muamba has told Enock Mwepu he is "here if he wants to talk" after the Brighton star was forced to retire aged 24 due to a hereditary heart condition.
Muamba, who was 23 years old when he suffered a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup match, has been part of an initiative to help people learn basic CPR via Snapchat after the procedure helped save his life. The ex-England Under-21 international retired shortly after his own 24th birthday following medical advice, and has continued to work in football in a variety of roles.
Speaking to Mirror Football , Muamba discussed the challenges which come with forced early retirement and opened up on the value of CPR training. While facilities at top-level clubs allow those like Muamba to receive the best on-pitch treatment, these are not always there at grassroots level.
