Former Portsmouth striker Dario Silva is fighting for his life following a car crash in Uruguay.
He lost control of the vehicle, which hit a row of street lights, and has since undergone emergency surgery.
Striker Silva is battling serious leg and head injuries
The 33-year-old's doctor in the Montevideo hospital said: "The patient is under a pharmacological coma. Now, we are interested in saving his life."
Former Uruguay internationals Elbio Pappa and Dardo Pereira were also in the car but suffered minor injuries.
Silva was a member of Uruguay's 2002 World Cup squad and played 49 matches for his country, scoring 15 goals.
The striker left Portsmouth by mutual consent in February and was not attached to another club at the time of the accident.
He lost control of the vehicle, which hit a row of street lights, and has since undergone emergency surgery.
Striker Silva is battling serious leg and head injuries
The 33-year-old's doctor in the Montevideo hospital said: "The patient is under a pharmacological coma. Now, we are interested in saving his life."
Former Uruguay internationals Elbio Pappa and Dardo Pereira were also in the car but suffered minor injuries.
Silva was a member of Uruguay's 2002 World Cup squad and played 49 matches for his country, scoring 15 goals.
The striker left Portsmouth by mutual consent in February and was not attached to another club at the time of the accident.
