FC Nordsjaelland player Jonathan Richter has been forced to have his leg amputated after being struck by lightning during a friendly match on July 20. Medics restarted the player's heart, but placed him in an induced coma.
The damage to his leg was so severe that he agreed with doctors' recommendation to amputate the lower portion of his leg. A message on the club's website read: "Jonathan's progress means a lot to the Richter family, friends and all involved with FC Nordsjaelland, but the family now request that all continue to respect the peace that Jonathan needs in the future as he faces tough rehabilitation." Richter is reportedly recovering from the operation and is expected to move out of intensive care shortly.