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Rio Ferdinand leads messages of support to former Man United teammate Edwin van der Sar, who was taken into intensive care in Croatia with a brain haemorrhage

Edwin van der Sar's former teammates and fans have sent him well wishes following the news that he has been hospitalised.

'On Friday, Edwin van der Sar has had a bleeding around his brain. He's currently in hospital in the intensive care unit and is in a stable condition,' Ajax said in a statement on Twitter before wishing him a speedy recovery.

'Everyone at Ajax wishes Edwin a speedy recovery. We’re thinking of you.'

Another one of his former clubs, Manchester United have joined in as they tweeted: 'Sending all our love and strength to you, Edwin.