An Italian neurosurgeon claims ex-Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher is unrecognisable compared to the way the world remembers him.
The seven-time Formula One champion has not made a public appearance since a skiing accident in 2014 saw him suffer a serious head injury which led to multiple surgeries and a current treatment plan that involves 24-hour care.
With his family furiously keeping him behind closed doors while he recovers, little has been revealed about Schumacher's progress.
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However Nicola Acciari, a neurosurgeon who works for a hospital in Bologna told Italian news website diariouno.com.ar that Schumacher's body has been transformed by the injury and its subsequent effects.