Cabanas's condition improves

Cabanas's condition improves
(PA) Friday 29 January 2010
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The doctor treating Paraguay international Salvador Cabanas has revealed the swelling on his brain has gone down.

The Club America striker was shot in the head in Mexico City during the early hours of Monday morning following an incident in a city bar. Dr Ernesto Martinez Duhart told a press conference that, although Cabanas remains in a serious condition, there has been a slight improvement.

"Salvador remains delicate, but there are improvements. The new study indicates that the swelling is beginning to subside," said Dr Duhart in an update posted on Club America's official website. "The signs are more stable, this was the best day since he arrived."

Cabanas was transported to an intensive care unit at a local hospital after the incident and was rushed into theatre where doctors made an attempt to remove the bullet lodged in his skull before deciding it would be too dangerous. Cabanas is one of Paraguay's top players and was part of their FIFA World Cup™ squad in Germany four years ago.

The 29-year-old is a prolific goalscorer and was expected to lead Paraguay's attack in South Africa this summer. Sunderland manager Steve Bruce recently revealed he was interested in bringing the striker to the Premier League.

Cabanas, who has scored over 100 times in the Mexican top flight, has netted 18 goals in 24 matches this season.