Former Arsenal Midfielder Tomas Rosicky Rushed to Hospital with Heart Issues
A former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund midfielder, Tomas Rosicky, has been hospitalised with heart issues at the age of 44. The Czech star, who currently serves as the sporting director of Slavia Prague, was rushed to a local hospital last week and admitted to the intensive care unit.
According to reports from the Daily Star, Rosicky suffered a health scare while working in his role as sporting director. The club broke the news with a worrying statement: "Our sporting director, Tomas Rosicky, was unexpectedly hospitalised in the intensive care unit last Tuesday due to heart-related issues. Neither Tomas nor the club will disclose further details. Fortunately, no surgery was required. Tomas, you have our full support. We’re all thinking of you."
The Daily Star understands that Rosicky has since been discharged from hospital and is now being treated at home by doctors. In a statement, Rosicky said: "As a player and sporting director, I’ve always gone all in. Full effort, no hesitation. But this situation has shown me that I need to take better care of myself. Poor lifestyle habits, lack of physical activity, and family predispositions unfortunately brought me here."
The 44-year-old, who spent a decade at Arsenal, joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2006, made 170 appearances in the Premier League under Arsene Wenger. He left for Slavia Prague in 2016, hanging up his boots the following summer before moving to a role in the boardroom. Rosicky added: "The good news is that I’m expected to make a full recovery, though I’m currently unable to carry out the demanding responsibilities of a sporting director. I’ll remain in touch with my colleagues as we’ve always operated as a team. We have a clear vision, strategy, and structured processes in place. The guys will take care of it."
According to the Daily Star, only a few closest members of the club and his family were aware of the situation until the official announcement. Rosicky’s health scare has raised concerns about his well-being, and the club has offered him full support during this challenging time.
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Rosicky’s situation serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing one’s health, particularly for those in demanding roles. As the Daily Star reports, Rosicky is expected to make a full recovery, and his colleagues at Slavia Prague will continue to work together to achieve their goals.
The news of Rosicky’s hospitalisation has sent shockwaves through the football community, with many of his former colleagues and fans sending their well-wishes. As reported by the Daily Star, Rosicky’s situation is a stark reminder of the importance of taking care of one’s health, and we wish him a speedy and full recovery.
