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Another heart drama: Barca star Agüero collapses on the pitch
The football world is in shock again – what’s going on? During FC Barcelona’s game against Deportivo Alaves, Argentinian Sergio Agüero went down towards the end of the first half, clutching his chest and complaining of breathing problems.
Paramedics immediately rushed to give Aguero medical attention. Teammates and opponents also worried about him. However, the ex-Manchester City striker was taken to hospital in an ambulance for further examinations.
Barça’s interim coach Sergi Barjuán (49), who took over the Catalans after Ronald Koeman (58) was sacked, told La Liga TV: “He told me he was a little dizzy. I have now learned that they took him to the hospital to see what he really had. I do not know more.”
Is the coronavirus to blame?
The incident awakens memories of the European Championships in the summer. Denmark star Christian Eriksen (29) collapsed there in the first group match against Finland in Copenhagen, suffered cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the pitch. Barça star Agüero was always conscious, reports “Bild”. Agüero was infected with the corona virus in January. It is currently not clear whether his corona infection is related to the incident and breathing problems.
