Muamba able to recognize family, says hospital

Chelsea and England soccer player Ashley Cole arrives at the London Chest Hospital in east LondonLONDON (Reuters) – Bolton Wanderers’ Fabrice Muamba has been able to recognize family members and respond to questions appropriately after suffering a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup quarter-final, the hospital said on Monday. But although the 23-year-old midfielder is continuing to show signs of improvement but his condition remains serious in intensive care, the London Chest Hospital said in a statement. “He is currently able to breathe independently without the aid of a ventilator,” the statement continued. …