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Girondis Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu returned to training on Wednesday after collapsing on the pitch at the Stade Velodrome during their 2-2 draw against Marseille on Sunday, Completesports.com reports.
Kalu, 23, fell to the ground in the sixth minute as Dimitri Payet prepared to take a free-kick amid searing temperatures at the Stade Velodrome.
Players from both teams rushed to the Nigeria international and called for medical attention.
The Nigeria international was able to get up and walk off the pitch with the help of his team-mates, holding an ice pack against his head.
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He resumed playing after getting treatment but was substituted after he appeared dazed.
The club took to the social media to announce his return to training.
“Samuel Kalu is back in training 👊,”reads a tweet on the club’s official Twitter handle.
Vladimir Petkovic’s side will host Angers in their next League game on Sunday.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Welcome back, one of my fav SE. A player full of grit and steam. SE need you. Please commit yourself to THE HAND OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Believe n Keep reciting ” THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST COVERS ME, MY FAMILY N EVERYTHING ABOUT MY LIFE.”. What man can’t see is laid bare before OUR OMNIPRESENT, OMNIPRESENT N OMNIPOTENT GOD.
Happy to see you back Sam!
I pray that this incident shall never happen again…
You might being attacked by spiritual issues who’s against your football success but Samuel you know what? Devil IS A LIAR!
Good to see you back on the pitch….You really scared us my man….I pray you stay fit all the days of your career.AMEN
Wishing you good health!
Thank God, Kalu,u got us scared bro, continue to drink more water, sleep more and don’t let negative news from nigerianstan affect you.
And I decree and declare that no illness shall near you again kalu. Devil is a liar.