Barcelona Forward, Sergio Agüero, has been diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia, a heart rhythm rate disorder.
Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when electrical impulses in the heart don’t work properly.
Barcelona began a new life with interim coach Sergi Barjuan after Ronald Koeman was sacked by being held to a draw by Alaves on Saturday night.
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The match which ended 1:1 saw the 33-year-old Argentine withdrawn before half-time and taken to hospital after suffering “chest discomfort” at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona, confirming the development tweeted, “@aguerosergiokun reported chest discomfort and has been admitted to the hospital for a cardiac exam.”
Barcelona coach Barjuan after the game revealed that “He [Aguero] told me he was a little dizzy. I have found out now that they have taken him to the hospital to see what he really has. I do not know any more.”
Reacting to the news, his former club, Manchester City tweeted, “Everyone at Manchester City wishes you a speedy recovery, @aguerosergiokun. We’re with you.”
Raheem Sterling @sterling7, his former teammate at City tweeted, “Stay strong my brother @aguerosergiokun, we’re all with you. Get well soon.”