Concerning update about women’s football star in the hospital after a collapse during the NWSL game

A relevant update has emerged on women’s football star Savy King after her collapse on the field during an NWSL on Friday evening, while the 20-year-old Tuesday underwent a heart surgery.

King collapsed in the second half of last week’s game Los AngelesWith medical professionals immediately by her side. The defender was worked for about 10 minutes before they were pulled off the field and was transported to a local hospital.

After a lonely update of King is’ responsive and ‘goes under further evaluation’ on Saturday morning, more of her status is known in another statement by Angel City FC and her family.

‘Savy King was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Saturday morning after receiving immediate care at California Hospital Medical Center after a medical incident during the Angel City FC match on Friday, ‘ Read a team statement.

‘After a thorough evaluation, doctors discovered a heart defect and today Savy underwent a successful operation to tackle it. She now rests and recovers surrounded by her family and her prognosis is excellent. ‘

‘We are incredibly grateful for the excellent medical care she has received and the overwhelming support of our community. We kindly ask for constant respect for Savy’s privacy while she focuses on healing. ‘

There was an update on women’s football star Savy King after her collapse on the field

After the incident, King has undergone heart surgery and recovers in the hospital

The match against the Utah Royals took place after the collapse of King, where both teams gathered for a prayer after the game. Alex Loera, who was teammates with King at Bay FC last season, led the group.

‘On behalf of our whole family, together with Savy, we are so moved by the love and support of Angel City players, employees, fans and community, as well as football fans throughout the country’, read a statement by the King family.

‘We are blessed to share that Savy is recovering well and we look forward to having her at our home soon. We want to thank the incredible medical staff and players from Angel City who acted quickly, as well as the medical teams that have given her such exceptional care. ‘

‘We will never forget the friendliness and care you have shown, our gratitude is endless. In moments like this we are reminded of God’s constant presence and protection. Thank you all for lifting Savy Up in your prayers. ‘

This year, King has been on the radar of the American national team coach Emma Hayes, this year in the Futures camp of January and as a training player for the Shelieves Cup.

Royals head coach Jimmy Coenraets said after the game that he was not sure that it should have continued after King’s incident.

“I think that is not the right situation or position to be in,” said Coenraets. ‘I think it was a very difficult moment and the same after the game. What do you want to concentrate on after the game?

‘I think that at that moment yes, there is a result, there is a game, but I just want to make people feel safe, healthy, good and they can actually continue. I think that was also the focus after the game for us. ‘