Concerns over new medical report for Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo: ‘Critical neurological condition’

A new medical report was published on Monday. Juan Izquierdodefender Montevideo National who suffered heart failure and collapsed on the field during a match against Saint Paul for the return match of the 1/8 finals Copa Libertadores in Brazil. The footballer was hospitalized. Albert Einstein St. Paul Hospitaland according to the latest information, he is now facing a “critical neurological condition.”

“Patient Juan Manuel Izquierdo remains hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit since August 22, 2024, at 20:55. dependent on artificial ventilation, with a critical neurological condition“, – stated in the hospital’s statement and signed by the doctors of the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, neurologist Marcos Vinicius Tadao Fujino; cardiologist Carlos Vicente Serrano Jr.; and medical director Miguel Cendoroglo Neto.

The incident took place at the stadium Morumbiwhere the Meshok faced a local team. Izquierdo started the game on the bench, but came on at half-time. A few minutes before the end of the match, after taking two sharp steps backwards, the player lost consciousness, and the stadium medical staff provided him with immediate assistance before he was taken away by ambulance.

Hospital reports indicate that Izquierdo arrived “with cardiac arrest of undetermined onset caused by arrhythmia.” He was immediately admitted to the intensive care unit, where he continues to receive treatment.” Specialists noted that the player’s condition is extremely serious and he is under constant medical supervision.

Although the Izquierdo family received in the last hours great gesture from the footballer Argentine Jonathan Calleri. According to journalist Juan Pablo Romero, from the segment Ovation from the diary Countryfrom Uruguay, together with Martin Charquero (Tenfield), The former Boca Juniors player offered the Uruguayan player’s relatives his personal credit card to cover the costs of his hospitalisation.In addition, he communicates with management up to four times a day to learn about the defender’s status first-hand.

The Uruguayan consul in Sao Paulo spoke on this topic in recent hours. “We were with Nacional president Alejandro Balbi and the family of Juan Izquierdo. The situation has not changed and is practically irreversible.” he expressed Marta Echarte.

“Juan’s mother and wife are the most shocked. I saw my father recover a little. The consulate is ready to act if there is a fatal outcome. Those of us who are believers must continue to pray and give strength. The situation remains very difficult“,” he added.

Balbi himself also expressed his opinion: “Izquierdo’s situation remains serious and delicate. The player’s sister is coming and she also needs to see him. Today, containment is necessary for the whole family. The reality is very harsh. It is difficult to express what you are experiencing.”

Izquierdo, 27, arrived at Bolso this season and has played for other teams in his country such as Liverpool, Montevideo Wanderers and his own Peñarolclassic rival NationalHe also played Mexican football, where he represented San Luis.