👀The scare in Copa Argentina: Zelarayán explains what happened | OneFootball

A moment of maximum tension unfolded this Saturday in the Copa Argentina during the match played in Santiago del Estero. The talented midfielder Lucas Zelarayán alarmed everyone in attendance when he appeared visibly disoriented on the field, prompting immediate attention from the medical staff.

The footballer’s explanation

After the match, and to reassure the fans, the player himself broke his silence and explained the reasons behind the shocking episode. Zelarayán clarified that the condition was not extremely serious, linking it to a metabolic issue he had already experienced before.

"It was hypoglycemia, my glucose was very low. It had already happened to me at home while I was on vacation," confessed the Córdoba-born footballer.

More medical tests ahead

Although the situation was brought under control quickly, the medical staff does not want to leave any loose ends. The attacking midfielder specified that during the vacation break he had undergone thorough examinations with his club’s specialists, and he announced that throughout this week he will undergo a new round of clinical tests to prevent future setbacks.

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