Former Chelsea academy midfielder **Lamisha Musonda** has shared a profoundly emotional message on social media, revealing that he believes he has only "a few days left" as he continues to fight a critical illness that has plagued him for the past two years.
The 33-year-old Belgian, who joined Chelsea's youth setup from Anderlecht in 2012 alongside his brothers Tika and Charly, posted the devastating update on Thursday after a 10-month absence from social platforms. In his heartfelt statement, Musonda reflected on the support he has received, the lessons life has taught him, and his desire to be remembered for the good people he encountered rather than accolades.
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Musonda wrote: "As I realise I only have a few days left, I also realise I had a lot of people by my side and I’ll always cherish the memories. Life is hard, but the view is great." He continued, expressing gratitude for prayers and messages of love, while noting the "difficult and challenging" nature of the past two years that have left his health in critical condition. "I am now just fighting to stay alive," he added, emphasizing his wish to thank teammates, coaches, teachers, and others who impacted his life.
The Musonda family has deep ties to football: brother Charly made seven senior appearances for Chelsea and had a loan spell at Celtic, while Tika has transitioned into scouting for Liverpool. Lamisha himself earned nine caps for Belgium's U21 team, played for KV Mechelen, Spanish sides Llagostera and Palamós, and Congolese club Mazembe before retiring in 2020 at age 27.
The post has prompted an outpouring of support from the football community, including messages from former Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku ("Courage Lamisha. We are with you") and ex-Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia, who expressed hopes for his recovery.
Musonda's courageous message serves as a stark reminder of life's fragility and the enduring bonds forged through the beautiful game.
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