Club gives update
Footballer collapses in the middle of the game
October 30, 2025 – 2:54 p.mReading time: 1 min.
During a league game in France, a player collapses shortly before the final whistle. The coach is worried. The next day there is a positive signal.
Cautious all-clear for Bilal Nadir. The 21-year-old midfielder from Olympique Marseille suddenly went down on Wednesday in the league game against Angers (2-2) without any interference from the opposition.
The incident occurred in the 86th minute. Players from both teams rushed to the scene and Nadir was then taken off the field on a stretcher.
As the club announced on Thursday, the player is now on the mend. “His condition is good, he remains under observation,” said Olympique Marseille. Nadir is currently undergoing a comprehensive medical examination.
According to the club, Nadir did not lose consciousness during the incident. The vital signs were classified as normal on site, but he was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Coach Roberto De Zerbi said cautiously after the game: “We are all worried and hope it’s nothing serious.”