Footballer Yassine En-Neyah is “truly humbled” by the help and support he received after collapsing on the pitch at the weekend.

En-Neyah, who plays for non-league Truro City, needed medical assistance ahead of their National League South game at Folkestone Invicta.

The Moroccan-born 26-year-old, who started his professional career with Nottingham Forest, was taken to William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and the match was postponed.

On Saturday evening, the club confirmed that En-Neyah was “stable, sitting up and chatting,” and would be remaining in hospital overnight under observation.

The midfielder has since reached out to thank those that have helped him in the last few days, as well as thanking the well-wishers that sent him supportive messages following the incident.

“First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who has reached out and shown me so much love and support,” he said. “Every single message means more to me than words can explain.

“To the supporters who travelled, some of you making long journeys just to come and watch us play, I am truly sorry that your day ended that way. You gave up your time, travelled miles and spent your hard-earned money to support us. I hope you know how much that means to me, and I will never take that support for granted.

“To my team-mates, the club, the management and everyone involved, thank you for being there and showing me that football is about so much more than what happens on the pitch.

“A special thank you to the paramedics and emergency services who attended to me. The work you do, the care you show and the sacrifices you make do not go unnoticed. I will always be grateful for the way you looked after me.

“And to every single person who stopped what they were doing, showed concern or said a prayer for me, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

“Football brings people together, but it is moments like this that remind you just how much love and humanity exist within the game.

“I am truly humbled by the amount of support I have received. I wish I could personally thank every single one of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”

Truro officials were quick to praise those involved with dealing with their player.

A club statement on Saturday read: “The club would like to place on record its thanks to Truro City's medical staff, their counterparts at Folkestone Invicta, along with all club personnel from the home team.

“We thank the staff from NHS South East Coast Ambulance Service and all at the William Harvey Hospital too. Both the National League and Football Association have offered their help and support.

“There have also been many heartening well wishes from Truro City fans and the wider football community.”