Hungary manager Marco Rossi issued a key update on Adam Szalai’s condition after the former player was involved in a medical emergency.
Play was stopped early in the first half when it became clear Szalai had fallen ill, with players, including Hungary’s Dominik Szoboszlai, pictured in tears.
There was a lengthy stoppage to the match at the Johan Cruyff Arena, with play eventually resuming after Szalai had been tended to.
Szalai is a much-loved member of the Hungarian backroom staff, having made over 80 caps for the Magyars.
Thankfully, the former Mainz 05 and Schalke 04 star is believed to be okay.
Speaking after the contest in Amsterdam, Rossi said: “Adam is no longer in danger, we wish him the best. The players decided to continue, after the penalty it became more difficult for us.”
A statement from the Hungarian FA midway through the Hungary vs Netherlands match read: “Adam Szalai fell ill in the first minutes of the Netherlands-Hungary match, but his condition is stable and he is conscious.
“Minutes ago, he was transported by ambulance to an Amsterdam hospital for examination.”
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