Moussa Dembele faints in Atletico training as medics and team-mates rush to help
Don’t wait around for updates – sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!
Moussa Dembele suffered a scary moment in Atletico Madrid training as he dropped to the floor and passed out while surrounded by team-mates.
The French forward was filmed as he lost consciousness and fell backward.
Atletico players were shocked and rushed to help the former Fulham and Celtic goalscorer.
One team-mate twisted Dembele's body into the recovery position and looked to check he had not swallowed his tongue.
The footage was shared on social media, and other players then ran to get medical support from the ambulance pitch-side.
Fortunately, Dembele was eventually able to leave the field himself and the problem is not believed to be serious.
Radio Marca report Dembele suffered a drop in blood pressure.
His vital signs are all said to be normal now, but it was certainly a scare for the player and Atletico.
Dembele is on loan at the La Liga leaders from Ligue 1 side Lyon, and there is an option to make the move permanent in the summer.
The ex-Championship ace, who was a fan-favourite during his time at Craven Cottage, played against Chelsea in the Champions League earlier this month.
And he will continue to be monitored following today's shock in training.
Top trending sport stories right now
The incident came as a real surprise during a stretching exercise, and football fans across the world will be fully aware of more tragic examples of what can happen to players so suddenly in similar circumstances.
Fabrice Muamba collapsed at White Hart Lane nine years ago during Bolton's FA Cup tie with Tottenham before miraculously surviving his career-ending scare.
Fans will also remember when Marc-Vivien Foe lost his life on the pitch while representing Cameroon back in 2003.
READ MORE: Fergie's Man Utd XI from his final win and where they are now
READ MORE: Tiger Woods' mistresses to release 'tell-all books' about their affairs
- Atletico Madrid FC
- La Liga
- Breaking News
Source: Read Full Article