Samuel Kalu: Bordeaux winger fit to return to training after collapse on pitch against Marseille
Bordeaux say heart tests have shown no issues for Samuel Kalu after the Nigerian winger fell to the floor early in the first half of their game against Marseille on Sunday; he briefly played on before coming off but can return to training on Wednesday
Tuesday 17 August 2021 19:58, UK
Samuel Kalu, who collapsed on the pitch during Bordeaux's match at Marseille on Sunday in Ligue 1, is fit to return to training after examinations on his heart were all-clear.
Kalu collapsed in the sixth minute of the match against Marseille and briefly resumed play after he had walked off the pitch.
The 23-year-old fell to the ground as Dimitri Payet prepared to take a free-kick. He was substituted in the 14th minute as he appeared to be feeling unwell.
A Bordeaux statement read: "More fear than harm for Samuel Kalu as our Nigerian international is fit to resume training on Wednesday.
"All the additional examinations carried out on Tuesday showed no cardiac abnormalities and Kalu should be in contention for Sunday's home match against Angers."
The clash ended in a 2-2 draw after Bordeaux fought back from two goals down at the Stade Velodrome.
Bordeaux have one point from two games following a 2-0 home defeat to promoted Clermont Foot in their opening game of the season.
