Vigar former player of the Arsenal Academy in Coma

Chichester City footballer, Billy Vigar, has been placed in an induced coma after suffering what the club said it was “a significant brain injury” during a match.

According to the BBC, the incident occurred in the game between Chichester and Wingate and Finchley on Saturday in the Premier Division of the Istmic League.

The striker, who is 21 years old and Worthing, graduated from the Arsenal Academy, and has also had spells in Derby County, Hastings FC and Eastbourne Borough.

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It is believed that the injury was caused when it hit a concrete wall, but the club has not confirmed this.

In a statement, the club said: “Billy received a significant brain injury and is currently induced in intensive care that receives the best possible treatment.

“It is too early to say what the result will be and even if things are going well, there will be a long way to recovery.”