Juventus star offers update on health status after Europa League scare

Juventus star offers update on health status after Europa League scare

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 12:27 - 14.04.2023

Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has confirmed that he is fine after experiencing heart palpitations in Juventus’ Europa League first leg win over Sporting CP.

Wojciech Szczesny asked to be taken off in the second half and was seen clutching his chest before leaving the stadium in tears. He was replaced by second-choice keeper, Mattia Perin.

Szczesny fine after heart scare

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The 32-year-old underwent urgent checks and was eventually able to speak after the game.

“It was a fright,” Szczesny told Sky Italia.

“It’s something that’s never happened to me before. I had trouble breathing so I was a bit anxious, it was a bit of a scare, but now I’m much better.

Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny fine after heart scare

“I was a bit anxious about it but we’ve done all the checks and everything is fine.”

Despite the situation, Szczesny joked that he planned it all for Perin to get on the pitch after the Juventus number two made an important double save in the second half.

“The truth is Mattia has been doing so well in training I let him come on,” Szczesny joked.

“I was tired and so Mattia was able to make a miraculous double save. Congrats to him.”

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