Ajax’s Abdelhak Nouri suffered serious, permanent brain damage after collapse

Nouri collapsed in his side's pre-season friendly with Werder Bremen last weekend

- He was treated on the pitch before being taken to the hospital by a helicopter

- He made 15 appearances in all competitions for the Europa League finalist last season

Ajax have announced that midfielder Abdelhak Nouri has suffered serious and permanent brain damage after collapsing during a friendly.

The Moroccan collapsed during his side's pre-season friendly game with Werder Bremen last weekend.

The 20-year-old required emergency treatment from paramedics on the field and was eventually airlifted to hospital.