Hungary coach Adam Szalai says he’s “doing effectively” after collapsing throughout his aspect’s Nations League match in opposition to Netherlands on Saturday.
The match in Amsterdam was halted for 13 minutes when the 36-year-old was taken in poor health within the seventh minute.
A makeshift medical tent was erected to deal with Szalai on the bench earlier than he was rushed to hospital, leaving captain and Liverpool midfielder midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai in tears on the pitch.
“Thanks for the a number of messages, I am doing effectively,” Szalai wrote on Fb.
Hungary’s Soccer Affiliation stated the nation’s former worldwide striker was “steady and aware” on Friday night time.
Szalai, who gained 86 caps earlier than retiring from enjoying in 2023, was carried from the bench on a stretcher on the Johan Cruyff Enviornment earlier than the match resumed.
When play did restart, the Netherlands have been awarded a penalty after a video assistant referee (VAR) evaluation.
Ajax striker Wout Weghorst transformed the Twenty first-minute spot-kick and celebrated by sliding on his knees in the direction of the nook flag because the hosts opened the scoring in a 4-0 victory.
The previous Burnley and Manchester United ahead was criticised for his celebration, however stated later: “I by no means thought for a second that this might come throughout as disagreeable.
“On reflection, you suppose, ‘wouldn’t it have been extra respectful to cheer much less exuberantly?’ Let it’s clear that his life is extra vital than my aim. I hope I haven’t got to elucidate that to anybody.
“Taking a penalty is often thrilling however I believe this was considered one of my most tough penalties ever. While you rating it, there’s pure aid and launch. That is why I did not realise how I used to be cheering.”
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk added: “I did not suppose the celebration was exaggerated in any respect. Hungary made the selection to proceed enjoying. Then you definately get on with enjoying the match.”
The Dutch certified for the Nations League quarter-finals with the success.
