His club released a statement saying that the player is now making progress but remains in a coma.

It said: "Boris Vukcevic is no longer in a life-threatening condition. According to information from Heidelberg University Hospital, where the 22-year-old is being treated following his car accident on September 28th, Vukcevic has made it through the critical phase and his condition has stabilised further.

"The Hoffenheim player remains in a coma and the prognosis of his recovery time is not known at the moment."