Leeagt
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Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed acute Lieukemia.
BBC Website
Terrible news. Hope he gets better soon.
BBC Website
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia, the West Midlands club have announced.
The condition was diagnosed following tests after the Bulgaria international, 32, developed a fever following Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Arsenal .
"We expect to learn more about the situation in due course," Villa said.
"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."
A club statement added: "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."
Terrible news. Hope he gets better soon.