Daley Blind collapses on the pitch, heart problem resurfaces during Hertha Berlin friendly

AFC Ajax suffered a major scare on Tuesday after defender Daley Blind collapsed on pitch during ir friend against Hertha Berlin.  Nerlands international, who has experienced myocardial issues before, clutched his chest in 79th minute before medics arrived at scene. former Man United star, however, was able to leave field of his own accord. 

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Daley Blind heart condition: Ajax star collapses during a friendly 

Daley Blind h to be substituted during a pre-season game against Hertha Berlin on Tuesday after he collapsed during latter sts. As Daley Blind collapsed to ground, 30-year-old was seen clutching his chest before his teammates and medics rushed to scene. former Man United star was visibly in pain but was able to walk off pitch to be substituted in 79th minute. 

Speaking to Ziggo Sport, Ajax manr Erik ten Hag issued a Daley Blind health update and said that 30-year-old is feeling fine. Ajax boss ded that Nerlands international's Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) went off as he dropped to ground. He said that considering Daley Blind's heart condition, club will perform some tests and research on his situation and make decisions accordingly. 

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Daley Blind health update: Daley Blind heart condition 

Daley Blind was diagsed with heart muscle inflammation in December after suffering from dizziness in a Champions League clash with Valencia. 30-year-old was subsequently fitted with an electronic device called Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) before his return in February. tool uses electrical pulses to regulate his heart rhythm. Speaking to Fox Sports Nerlands on his comeback during Dutch Cup, Ajax star said that he h a little bit of tension beforehand, but was happy to be back on pitch. former Man United star mitted that doctors h to hold him back because he wanted to be back on pitch as soon as possible.

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With furr tests and reports scheduled, Dutch international faces a spell on sidelines with many believing that this could be end of Blind's football career. An Ajax acemy product, Blind me his debut in 2008 and after six years at club earned a move to Manchester United in 2014. 30-year-old returned to Ajax in 2018 and was a part of ir famous run to Champions League semi-final in 2019. As for friendly against Herth Berlin, Ajax registered a 1-0 win at Johan Cruyff Arena thanks to Zakaria Laby's first-half goal.  

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