Milan, Jun. 20 (LaPresse) – Concern for former Roma and Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago, now coach of Universidad de Chile. The 40-year-old former Argentine midfielder suffered a health issue shortly after his team’s 2-0 win against O’Higgins in the Chilean league. The episode occurred during the post-match press conference at the Estadio Nacional. According to Chilean media, including La Tercera, the coach began showing symptoms consistent with a medical problem, which led to his immediate transfer to a medical center in Santiago. Once at the clinic, Gago underwent urgent medical tests and was subsequently operated on. The Chilean club issued a statement reassuring fans, confirming that the coach “is in good condition” and remains under medical care. “We inform you that our coach, Fernando Gago, is undergoing a series of cardiovascular tests and will not be leading training sessions,” the club said in its first official statement after the incident. According to local press reports, the operation was performed in the early hours of the morning and the Argentine coach has been hospitalized for examinations and further clinical monitoring.
Football, concern for former Roma player Gago: operated on after feeling unwell during press conference
Milan, Jun. 20 (LaPresse) – Concern for former Roma and Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago, now coach of Universidad de Chile. The 40-year-old former Argentine midfielder suffered a health issue shortly after his team’s 2-0 win against O’Higgins in the Chilean league. The episode occurred during the post-match press conference at the Estadio Nacional. According to Chilean media, including La Tercera, the coach began showing symptoms consistent with a medical problem, which led to his immediate transfer to a medical center in Santiago. Once at the clinic, Gago underwent urgent medical tests and was subsequently operated on. The Chilean club issued a statement reassuring fans, confirming that the coach “is in good condition” and remains under medical care. “We inform you that our coach, Fernando Gago, is undergoing a series of cardiovascular tests and will not be leading training sessions,” the club said in its first official statement after the incident. According to local press reports, the operation was performed in the early hours of the morning and the Argentine coach has been hospitalized for examinations and further clinical monitoring.
