Casares on Oscar’s heart issue, shares hospital chat with midfielder | OneFootball

At the event that defined the format of the 2026 Campeonato Paulista, on the evening of this Tuesday (11), at Arena Pacaembu, the president of São Paulo spoke about the big news of the day, the heart problems of midfielder Oscar, who is at Albert Einstein Hospital.

“Today we had a cardiac incident that surprised us. Today was a day of evaluation with the presence of Albert Einstein Hospital, with all the necessary equipment, something we always do with the athletes for the next season.”

“An incident was observed and he was promptly taken to Albert Einstein Hospital, where he is undergoing evaluation tests. I spoke with him in the afternoon, he is very well, very lucid, and we hope he recovers as quickly as possible,” stated the president in words to CazéTV.

During exams conducted on Tuesday morning at the Barra Funda training center, as part of the preparation for the 2026 pre-season, the midfielder Oscar felt unwell after cardiac alterations and was promptly attended to by the club's professionals and the medical team from Einstein Israelite Hospital, who were present at the location.

Subsequently, the Tricolor's number 8 was taken to the hospital, where he is clinically stable and remains under observation for further diagnostic tests.

The midfielder Oscar is expected to terminate his contract with São Paulo after being medically discharged and officially announce his retirement. The information was confirmed to AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR by three sources, one from the high ranks of São Paulo football and two linked to the 34-year-old player, who hasn't played since the victory over Corinthians in the Brazilian Championship on July 19.

According to information gathered by AMT, right after this match, the number 8 underwent evaluation tests for a fracture of three lumbar vertebrae that revealed heart problems. At that time, at Oscar's own request, the case was not disclosed, becoming information shared privately by doctors and spread only by São Paulo influencers' pages.

Meanwhile, Oscar followed a routine of monitoring exams that indicated improvement in his clinical condition and allowed him to be cleared to participate in activities with the team. But the number 8 ended up getting injured again, suffering a muscle injury in his left calf.

Oscar then consulted Hernán Crespo's team to understand the next steps. He was advised to understand his case first before making a decision. Disturbed by the criticism from fans, the questions about his high salary, and reassured by the exams indicating improvement in his clinical situation, the number 8 then decided against the family request to retire.

This morning, however, Oscar fainted during physical tests and left the Barra Funda training center in an ambulance. The incident shocked everyone present, from players to staff.

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