The shocking images during the game Holland – Hungary, counting for the 5th stage of the League of Nations. The match was interrupted in the 8th minute when Adam Szalai, the former glory of Hungarian football and now second in the national team, collapsed to the ground.
The 36-year-old coach was immediately surrounded by Hungary’s officials and reserve players, and even some of the hosts, so that the dramatic scenes were hidden from the fans’ eyes. According to those from Nemzeti Sport, Adam Szalai was resuscitated and the doctors who intervened urgently to provide first aid managed to stabilize the former Hungarian international, retired last year.
The federation announced that he is in a stable condition
After a few minutes, he was transported to the hospital, and then the Hungarian Football Federation announced that his condition is stable. The game was resumed after about 10 minutes, after several consultations between members of the Hungarian national team staff, who decided that the team could continue the match.
Adam Szalai was resuscitated on the sidelines. Capture Prima TV
Adam Szalai became Marco Rossi’s second-in-command at the beginning of October. As a player, he made 86 appearances for the Hungarian national team, scoring 26 goals. At club level, he played for teams like Stuttgart, Real Madrid, Mainz or Schalke.