Footballer Collapses During Copa Libertadores Clash, Hospitalized with Irregular Heartbeat
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In a distressing incident during the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16, Nacional’s defender Juan Izquierdo collapsed on the pitch, requiring immediate medical attention. The incident occurred in the 84th minute of the match against Sao Paulo at Brazil’s Morumbi Stadium on Thursday. Izquierdo, who had come on as a substitute at halftime for Sebastian Coates, suddenly fell unconscious, sparking concern among players and fans alike.
As Izquierdo lay motionless on the ground, his teammates rushed to prevent him from further injury. The match was halted immediately, with players from both teams urgently signaling for medical assistance. The gravity of the situation was evident as Izquierdo, still unconscious, was swiftly taken off the pitch in an ambulance and rushed to Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo for treatment.
Sao Paulo Football Club quickly expressed their support for Izquierdo, posting on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), “We wish a speedy recovery to Nacional player Juan Izquierdo. May all be well as soon as possible.”
Despite the incident, the match resumed, with Sao Paulo ultimately securing a 2-0 victory, thanks to goals from Damian Bobadilla and Jonathan Calleri. With this win, Sao Paulo advanced to an all-Brazilian quarter-final against Botafogo in the Copa Libertadores.
Shortly after Izquierdo was hospitalized, Nacional provided an update on his condition via their social media channels. The club revealed that Izquierdo had suffered an irregular heartbeat during the match and was placed in the Intensive Care Unit at Albert Einstein Hospital. Thankfully, his condition was reported as stable, though he remains under close observation.
“Juan Izquierdo suffered an irregular heartbeat during the match against Sao Paulo,” Nacional shared on X. “He is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit at Albert Einstein Hospital, currently stable and under observation.”
The football community, along with fans from both teams, continues to send their well-wishes for Izquierdo’s full and speedy recovery.
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