Arsenal have confirmed that “no apparent cardiac causes” have been discovered following Frida Maanum’s collapse throughout the League Cup closing victory towards Chelsea on Sunday.
The Norwegian midfielder was handled by medical employees after collapsing off the ball throughout second-half stoppage time at Molineux and was carried off on a stretcher after about seven minutes.
Arsenal went on to win 1-0 and the Gunners confirmed on Tuesday that she didn’t lose consciousness and travelled again house with the staff.
The membership have since confirmed that Maanum has undergone “intensive testing”, which has been reviewed by “two main cardiologists” and there have been “no apparent cardiac causes” discovered up to now.
She has additionally had a monitoring system fitted to document her coronary heart operate and can bear a “progressive return” to coaching.
Maanum won’t be concerned in Norway’s upcoming European Championship qualifiers towards Finland and the Netherlands.
A press release on the membership web site learn: “Following the incident throughout the League Cup closing on Sunday, which resulted in Maanum being substituted on the finish of regular time, she has undergone intensive testing and assist from our medical staff at Arsenal.
“The check outcomes have been reviewed by two main cardiologists and there aren’t any apparent cardiac causes discovered from these thorough investigations up to now.
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“Frida has subsequently had a monitoring system fitted to document her coronary heart operate and can now bear a progressive return to coaching protocol.
“As soon as Frida has been monitored for a full one-week interval, her regular coaching shall be intently reviewed and monitored, earlier than a call shall be made on her returning to play.”
