Michael Schumacher can no longer speak and needs constant care 24 hours a day: Felix Gorner, a German journalist considered to be among the closest to the family, updates on the health conditions of the seven-time world champion, more than 10 years after his tragic skiing accident. The former Ferrari driver was seriously injured in an accident on a ski slope in Méribel, Switzerland, on December 29, 2013, with a head injury and a cerebral hemorrhage. Since then, the family has always maintained absolute secrecy about his health conditions.

In an interview with the RTL TV station, Gorner also revealed that only 20 people, including family, friends and health workers, are allowed to approach Schumacher, confirming the utmost confidentiality with which the family, who live in Switzerland, has decided to live this situation. " Michael is totally dependent on constant assistance ," Gorner said. "He has stopped communicating through words, he can no longer express himself verbally. It is a very painful reality to accept."

For years, the family, by express wish of his wife Corinne, has kept quiet about the conditions of the former pilot, in order to avoid - as much as possible - speculation and false news. " Only a very small circle, less than 20 people, have direct access to him . I believe it is the right choice. His loved ones have always managed every aspect of his personal life with discretion, and have never made exceptions even after the accident", added Gorner.

(Online Union)