Footballer, 19, stabbed and undergoes emergency life-saving surgery after attack

Footballer, 19, stabbed and undergoes emergency life-saving surgery after attackAlamara Djabi, a midfielder for Danish side Midtjylland, was stabbed during the early hours of Sunday morning and his club have now provided an update amid an ongoing police investigationSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter10:47, 21 Apr 2026View ImageAlamara Djabi during his loan spell with Mafra in Portugal last season(Image: Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)A 19-year-old footballer needed two rounds of life-saving surgery after being stabbed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Alamara Djabi, who plays for Danish side Midtjylland, was attacked in the city of Herning.Djabi was initially placed in an induced coma but has woken up after two surgeries. The midfielder is now in a stable condition, his club say.In a statement, Midtjylland confirmed: "Alamara Djabi was seriously injured in a stabbing and is now in stable condition after two operations."He has woken up from an induced coma and is doing well under the circumstances. FC Midtjylland is in close dialogue and collaboration with the authorities and supports him and his family.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayREAD MORE: Aston Villa confirm closure of Villa Park stand for ENTIRE season amid redevelopment plansREAD MORE: BREAKING: Karren Brady leaves West Ham United as statement released"Out of respect for the police's ongoing investigation, including witness interviews and investigations, we have no further comments. We ask for the public's understanding and call for respect for the privacy of Alamara Djabi and his loved ones in this difficult situation."Alamara Djabi has not been selected for the first team for a long time and was not in the game for the upcoming matches. Our thoughts are with our teammate, his family and friends, and we wish him continued recovery."Police in Denmark also released a statement. Authorities say...