Sensational collapse: Ex-Bundesliga star Szalai is back!

Sensational collapse: Ex-Bundesliga star Szalai is back!

Amsterdam, Niederlande - Amsterdam (dpa)- A shock for the football world! Adam Szalai, the former Bundesliga star and current assistant coach of the Hungarian national team, collapsed on the sidelines during the National League game against the Netherlands (0: 4) on Saturday evening. Hungarian media report that Szalai had to be resuscitated! But just a few hours after the incident, the 36-year-old spoke up on Instagram: "Thanks for the many news, I am fine," he wrote and put a red heart.

The incident occurred in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, where Szalai collapsed in the early stages of the game. He was immediately taken to a hospital where the doctors examined him. The Hungarian Football Association calmed the fans during the game that Szalai was in a stable state. After a little more than twelve minutes the game continued, but the worries about Szalai remained great.

a comeback in sight?

The Hungarian national team faces an important challenge on Tuesday when they receive the German team. National coach Julian Nagelsmann commented on Szalai and hoped for a quick recovery: «I hope he will get back on his feet now. Then let's see that we play a good game and hopefully Adam will be there again. » Szalai, who played 276 Bundesliga games for Mainz, Hoffenheim, Schalke and Hanover in his career, had only ended his active career in the summer of 2023 and had entered the Hungarian national team in October.

The Bundesliga clubs Mainz 05, Schalke and Hoffenheim have already sent recovery requests via the social network X. Szalai, who until two years ago played as a captain of Hungary, conquered the hearts of fans. The football world holds your breath and is waiting for more news about his health!