Arnautovic fights against panic attack and dominates on the pitch!
Marko Arnautovic suffered a panic attack during the Nations League game against Serbia, but was able to continue playing. Insight into his experiences.
Arnautovic fights against panic attack and dominates on the pitch!
Marko Arnautovic, striker for the Austrian national team, experienced a shocking moment in the Nations League game against Serbia when he suffered a panic attack in the first minute of the game. After falling in the penalty area, the player felt enormous pressure in his upper abdomen, accompanied by nausea and dizziness. “I was scared,” Arnautovic admitted after the game, “and it all happened very quickly.” Fortunately, the symptoms quickly disappeared and after a short period of medical treatment he was able to continue as usual krone.at reported.
However, highlights of the game cannot be overlooked. Arnautovic, who continued to play despite his health problems, put in an impressive performance. His preparatory work for Michael Gregoritsch's opening goal was particularly noteworthy. Team boss Ralf Rangnick praised Arnautovic's sprinting qualities as he ran a 70-meter run to further the game. Despite his individual challenges, he reported an outstanding team game. “I raise my hand, it was a little bit my fault because of the evaluation of the chances,” he said, frustrated about his forgotten opportunities while the game ended in a 1-1 draw laola1.at reported.
Preview of the rematch
For Arnautovic, the disappointment over the draw is noticeable, but the player remains optimistic. Before the second leg in Belgrade, he expressed his anticipation of the stadium experience and his hope of victory: “We are going there to win!” He also keeps the upcoming challenges in World Cup qualifying in the back of his mind with the goal of reaching the USA. His experiences from the game could bring him and the entire team even closer together as they head towards the next competition.