Chelsea star Marcos Alonso’s actions in helping fan who had heart attack at Watford
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Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso’s actions ensured immediate medical attention was given to the fan who suffered a cardiac arrest during the Blues’ clash with Watford. A supporter was taken to Watford General Hospital, which is in the vicinity of the Hornets’ Vicarage Road, in a stable condition.
The match was halted around the 10th minute of the game with the score still 0-0.
Referee David Coote had initially stopped play due to an injury suffered by Watford left-back Adam Masina.
However, Chelsea’s Alonso was seen furiously gesticulating towards the dugout.
It became clear that the Spaniard was trying to get the attention of medical staff for a supporter in the stand close by.
Alonso was shown desperately trying get the medics to enter the pitch. Staff from both teams could be seen sprinting across the pitch.
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They were then led to the fan by other supporters.
The individual, who Amazon Prime reported was a man, received medical attention for nearly half an hour.
Both teams were led off the pitch and into the dressing rooms. It was then reported that the players had agreed not to re-enter the field until they heard positive news about the fan.
An ambulance took the supporter to Watford General Hospital, which sits on the same road as Watford’s stadium, where it was announced that they were in a stable condition.
Players returned to the pitch nearly 30 minutes after Alonso’s gesture, which is likely to have gone some way to saving the fan’s life.
It was reminiscent of Tottenham full-back Sergio Reguilon alerting medics to an ill supporter during Spurs’ win over Newcastle in October.
Reguilon ensured the match, which the North Londoners won 3-2, was stopped so that doctors could make their way across the St James’ Park pitch and into the stand.
Alonso’s Chelsea had been poor in the opening 10 minutes against Watford and were lucky not to be behind.
Trevoh Chalobah made an excellent challenge to deny Josh King what appeared would be a certain goal.
After the restart, Mason Mount handed Thomas Tuchel’s side the lead in the 29th minute.
However, the Blues were pegged back by Emmanuel Dennis. The Watford forward struck just before half-time.
Defender Alonso was making his eighth Premier League appearance of the season. He scored during the opening day victory over Crystal Palace.
The 30-year-old started the campaign as Tuchel’s preferred left wing-back but lost his place to the in-form Chilwell. However, the England defender is likely to be out for a while having suffered a serious knee injury.
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