Sevilla: Puerta had heart attack

By Andrew Scurr   Last updated: 26th August 2007

Sevilla: Puerta had heart attack

Puerta: In serious condition

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Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido has revealed wing-back Antonio Puerta had a heart attack in his side's game against Getafe.

Puerta is in a "very serious" condition in intensive care after collapsing in his own box after 35 minutes of Sevilla's Primera Liga opener.

The Spain international had walked off the pitch following the incident but then collapsed again in the changing rooms and was taken to the Virgen del Rocio hospital in Seville.

Del Nido says Puerta is stable but admitted the 22-year-old suffered a heart attack at the Sanchez Pizjuan during Saturday's 4-1 win over Getafe.

"He had a heart attack. He's in intensive care and is stable," Del Nido told Cadena Ser radio.

"We were scared, very scared, for the life of the player."