Former Corinthians player and current coach of Independiente, Carlos Tévez, experienced a moment of concern on Tuesday night.
The 40-year-old Argentine felt chest pains and was admitted to a hospital in San Isidro for medical tests.
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How is the former player’s health?
- According to an official statement released by Independiente, the results of the tests performed were positive.
- However, Tévez remains hospitalized as a precaution on Wednesday for further scheduled tests.
- Tévez, who suffers from high blood pressure, recently faced moments of stress at the Argentine club. He experienced changes in his coaching staff with the departure of Germán Zylberberg, who ceased to be his assistant by mutual decision, and Hugo Tocalli, who resigned from the position of youth coordinator but later reversed his decision.
As a coach
The former player took over as the coach of Independiente in August 2023 and managed to avoid the team’s relegation in that season.
Currently, Independiente occupies the sixth position in the Argentine League, with 23 points earned in 14 games played.
Check out the official statement released by Independiente:
“Our coach, Carlos Tévez, was admitted to the La Trinidad de San Isidro hospital after feeling chest pains. The corresponding tests were performed, which showed satisfactory results.
On Wednesday, Tévez will continue to undergo a series of scheduled tests as part of a routine procedure that must be carried out.
Carlos Tévez will remain hospitalized as a precaution until the necessary tests are completed.”
Tévez began his career at Boca Juniors and had memorable stints at clubs such as Corinthians, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, and Boca Juniors again. He won the Brazilian title with Timão, two Premier League titles with United and one with City, as well as two Serie A titles with Juventus.
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