Doctors at the Brazilian hospital treating Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo on Monday said he is under neurological critical care and still on a ventilator. Izquierdo, 27, has been receiving treatment since he collapsed on Thursday during a Copa Libertadores game between Nacional and host Sao Paulo. The hospital did not provide further details in a statement signed by the three doctors treating Izquierdo.
The hospital stated that Izquierdo had shown a progression of his brain damage and an increase of intracranial pressure, which are considered life-threatening conditions. Former Uruguay captain Diego Lugano visited the hospital where Izquierdo is being treated but did not speak to journalists present.
