Sao Paulo holds his breath when he is. Taken thoracic pain at the end of a match against the Talleres Cordoba on Thursday in Copa Libertadores, the former captain of OM Luiz Gustavo had to be taken to the hospital in an emergency to undergo a battery of exams.
The first diagnosis established revealed that the interested party suffered from a pulmonary embolism. Either the partial or total obstruction of a pulmonary artery – a potentially fatal abnormality. “”
We are waiting for a clearer diagnosis “Dixit the coach of the Sao Paulo FC Luis Zubeldia on Sunday after the draw and virgin of his team against Atletico Mineiro.
Faced with the Brazilian press, the Argentinian technician does not hide his concern. “” Today, it is supported, followed by professionals. With all the pain in the world, I can tell you that he will not be with us for an indefinite period. »»
An old strong link in OM
“” I can't say much about what he has, but you have to be very careful about his health in the first days and that's what he's going to do. We are with him “, Continues the strategist of Sao Paulo. Which specifies that his experienced and versatile midfielder is taken care of at the Albert Einstein Hospital, in the Great Paulist suburb.
Aged 37, former Auriverde international defended the colors of Marseille two seasons, between 2017 and 2019. With the key in particular a final of the Europa League disputed in 2018. He will have known the heights in his career in the ranks of Bayern with his record the Champions League won in 2013 by the Munich club.
