London: Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia. The 32-year-old developed a fever after the club's 3-0 loss at the Emirates Stadium and the initial diagnosis was confirmed on Friday.
The Bulgarian joined Aston Villa in 2006 from Celtic and has been club captain for over two and a half years.
A club statement read: "Stiliyan developed a fever following the Arsenal game last Saturday and subsequently underwent tests conducted by Dr Ian McGuinness. Haematology experts confirmed the diagnosis on Friday."
"We expect to learn more about Stiliyan's situation in due course and we have moved quickly to support him and his family.
"During this time we ask that Stiliyan's privacy is placed ahead of all inquiries and trust that we will share information as we receive it. Stiliyan is cherished by many and he will get from Villa every ounce of love and support that we have to help bring this to a positive conclusion."
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