Izuchukwu Okosi
Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has reportedly been diagnosed with a heart problem after breathing difficulties forced him off during Barcelona battling 1-1 draw with Alaves on Saturday night.
Former Manchester City star Aguero, 33, was replaced in the first half by Philippe Coutinho when he collapsed to the turf in clear discomfort four minutes before half-time.
Barca medics initially rushed onto the field with a stretcher at the Nou Camp, but after receiving treatment the Argentine was fortunately able to return to his feet and walk off.
Aguero, who interim Barca manager Sergi Barjuan said felt “a little dizzy” when substituted, was subsequently taken to hospital to undergo a series of examinations.
And according to Spanish publication Sport, initial tests revealed he is suffering from arrhythmia – whereby the heart beats with an irregular rhythm.
Marca now claim the ex-Manchester City star will remain under the supervision of medical professionals in hospital for at least another two days to undergo further cardiology tests.
Barca are not prepared to take any risks with his problem, meaning he will only return to training when it is deemed safe to do so.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
In October 2004, Okosi joined Complete Communications Limited, publishers of Complete Sports newspaper and Complete Football magazine as a reporter and later script writer for the Complete Sports studio.
He worked there for 13 years until October 2017.
Okosi also worked various times as Correspondent, Content creator and Editor at Sports Market International Magazine, Opera News, All Nigeria Soccer Media and Iconic Media Watch.
He also undertook freelance writing gigs for some local and international organizations.
Okosi is a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Association of Voiceover Artistes of Nigeria (AVOA), Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
He has been part of cast in some Nollywood movies and radio dramas including Blood Money 2, Scores To Settle, Dead End 2, Another Campus Tale and Battle Line.
Aside mainstream media and the entertainment industry, he has interests in scouting/unearthing of talents in the sports and creative sectors, exports business and property development.
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