The mother of a young football player left in a critical condition after an horrific one-punch attack has revealed he has gone 'drastically downhill'. Danny Hodgson, 26, was allegedly attacked near Perth Train Station on September 4 on his way home from a soccer game. He was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital with severe head injuries, and underwent emergency surgery for bleeding to the brain and a skull fracture. His parents Nicola and Peter were granted an exemption to travel from the UK to see their son after making a desperate online plea for plane tickets. Mr Hodgson's mother Nicola posted an update on his condition to Facebook saying that her son had taken a 'turn for the worst (sic)' last Friday and his condition had deteriorated. 'Danny has had further bleeds on the brain and has had more emergency operations over the last few days,' Ms Hodgson posted, 'Danny has had to be put back into an induced coma to try and give his body and brain a rest.' 'We are distraught obviously [about] how far he has deteriorated in a small space of time, but we ask for you all to pray for him or send positive thoughts as we need them now more than ever.' The promising soccer star (pictured) briefly woke up but was again sedated and placed back on a ventilator after a tracheotomy. His mother, Nicola, posted on Facebook that his condition deteriorated last week A number of fundraisers have been set up to support Mr Hodgson (right) and his girlfriend, Jessica Pollock (left), including one that has raised more than $166.000 Danny Hodgson playing for his Perth team, ECU Joondalup SC, where he claimed the club's 'golden boot' award as the competition's leading goalscorer in 2020 Two weeks ago Mr Hodgson opened his eyes but was then sedated and placed back on a ventilator after having a tracheotomy to protect his airway. The personal trainer, originally from Cumbria in north-west England, also suffered severe haemorrhaging of the brain. Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo sent a personal message to Mr Hodgson, who plays for Perth side ECU Joondalup SC in the National Premier League and claimed the club's 'golden boot' award as the competition's leading goalscorer in 2020. 'Hi Danny, I just heard about your story, I hope you get well soon. I invite you to come to one of our games in Manchester, so get well soon my friend,' the Manchester United star said in the video. Mr Hodgson had arrived in Perth when he was 18 after playing with English League Two side Carlisle United back in the UK. A number of fundraisers have been set up to support Mr Hodgson and his girlfriend, Jessica Pollock, including one that has raised more than $166.000. 'The funds will go towards paying for his mortgage and other bills and to also allow his girlfriend to not worry about work during this time,' organiser Steven Burton wrote. 'Danny will need all the support he can.' England internationals including Dean Henderson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin had contributed to the fund. ECU Joondalup SC also played a benefit match against A-League Men's outfit Perth Glory on September 21, with $10,000 raised from the event. Peter and Nicola Hodgson made a desperate dash to Perth from the UK and said it was a beautiful moment to hold their stricken boy's hand ECU Joondalup pose for photo showing support for team-mate Danny Hodgson during its FFA Cup round of 32 match against Adelaide Olympic on September 29 Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo sent a supportive video message wishing Danny Hodgson well Henderson, Ronaldo's team mate, also reached out to the 26-year-old, who he played alongside at Carlisle United early in their careers. 'Stay strong, stay in there, you'll get through this, I promise,' he said. 'I know how hard you are and you'll be fine. 'I can't wait to get you over to a [Manchester United] game and meet the boys. I've told them all about you and we're all in your corner ... we just wish you all the very best.' Peter Hodgson said the saga has been 'really difficult' but he believes his son will 'pull through' after spending time with him, PerthNow reported. 'Just to be able to touch him and hold him, hold his hand — it was beautiful,' Peter Hodgson said. 'We know it's going to be a very long road ahead.' Aside from the brief moment where they touched his hand, the Hodgsons had to see him from 1.5 metres away and wear full PPE clothing when they visited. The family received videos, well wishes, prayers, candles, holy water, flowers and hundreds of messages of support. Danny's family (pictured) back in the UK were desperate to be by his hospital bedside in Perth Danny Hodgson (pictured left with partner Jessica right), 25, was attacked while on his way home from an end of season game in Perth on Saturday night A 15-year-old boy had been charged with grievous bodily harm over Mr Hodgson's alleged assault. He faced more than 20 charges. Perth Children's Court heard the youth had already been facing other charges after an alleged crime spree earlier this year, prior to the alleged assault on Mr Hodgson. ECU coach Kenny Lowe who formerly coached in the A-League told Perth radio station 6PR that Mr Hodgson is a 'top bloke'. 'What's happened - I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I can't imagine what it's doing to his family being so far away,' he said. All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility