Alexandre, a player for Sampaio Corrêa-RJ, who convulsed on the field, in a match against Flamengo, this Saturday, remains hospitalized at Quinta D’or hospital, in São Cristóvão.
The club informed via official note that he underwent a computed tomography and electrocardiogram and that “no cardiological or neurological injuries” were found.
On his social network, the player wrote a message: “Passing by to inform you that the biggest scare has passed and to thank you for the messages and prayers. There are many messages, I shouldn’t be able to respond to them all, but here’s my gratitude. I’m sure I’ll be back. Thank you all for the messages. The Flamengo fans are sending messages in droves. Thank you very much.”
He commented on the strong image: “God acts in ways that we sometimes don’t understand, but seeing this photo, I can fully understand his call with me. It’s another testimony, another miracle. Flamengo players and my teammates united in a single purpose.”
Alexandre will remain under observation, according to information from Sampaio Corrêa.
Alexandre collapsed alone in the 8th minute of the game against Flamengo, starting to convulse on the Maracanã lawn, this Saturday, in a match valid for the Campeonato Carioca.
The ambulance had to enter the field to remove the athlete. Many athletes from both teams removed their shirts to fan the player.
See Sampaio Corrêa’s official note:
“The athlete Alexandre was treated at Quinta D’or hospital, undergoing a computed tomography and electrocardiogram. No cardiological or neurological injuries were found.
He is in the emergency room and will remain under observation for at least 24 hours, awaiting MRI and blood tests.
The club monitors the athlete and will update clinical conditions as soon as possible“.
