Moments of terror on the pitch, the player explains that he is having trouble breathing and is taken off on a stretcher.
In football, some players have faced serious heart or respiratory problems during a match, situations that have often shaken the world of sport. An emblematic case was that of Christian Eriksenwho suffered cardiac arrest during the match between Denmark and Finland at the 2021 European Championships. Fortunately, thanks to the prompt intervention of doctors, he was resuscitated and resumed playing at a high level with Manchester United. Another well-known episode is that of Fabrice Muambawho collapsed from cardiac arrest during an FA Cup match with Bolton in 2012. He was also saved, but had to retire from football.
Among the footballers who have had similar problems, we find Daley BlindDutch defender, who had a cardiac defibrillator implanted after being diagnosed with myocarditis in 2019. Despite this, Blind continued his career and represented the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup. Also the case of Iker Casillashistoric goalkeeper for Real Madrid and Spain, is significant. Although his problem did not arise in the match, in 2019 he suffered a heart attack during a training session with Porto, forcing him to withdraw.
Some athletes have experienced episodes of acute respiratory distress on the field, sometimes linked to chronic conditions. For example, Brazilian Ronaldo he suffered from a form of asthma that affected him throughout his career, but which he managed to manage with great professionalism. More recently, French Kingsley Coman he had episodes of dyspnea on the pitch, undergoing operations to improve his breathing capacity.
Finally, footballers like Victor Lindelöf e Sergio Aguero they had to deal with heart problems. Lindelöf suffered palpitations during a match in 2021, while Agüero suffered from arrhythmias which led to his withdrawal.
“Help, I can't breathe”
The Serie A match is being played between Torino e Bolognathe half hour mark had passed for a few moments and the attention of the pitch and stands shifted to a player in obvious health difficulties.
The match was still at 0-0, the guests had missed a penalty with Castro after eight minutes but balance almost reigned. However, this episode shifted the balance forcing the technician Vanoli at the forced substitution before the break.
What happened
At minute 32 of Turin-Bolognaa match which for the record will end 2-0 for the Bolognese, panic breaks out on the pitch and among the spectators. Sebastian Wulukiewiczdefender of the Granata, makes clear signs that he needs help as he is unable to breathe regularly.
The emergency services enter the pitch, the stretcher takes him off the pitch and he will enter in his place Duke. For the former Empoli defender, who had suffered from flu during the week, breathing problems which will be analyzed by in-depth checks in hospital.
