US LECCE have provided an update on Lameck Banda after the winger collapsed during a Serie A match on Saturday.
Banda, 25, was entering the final four minutes of his side’s match against Napoli when his side won a free kick in a dangerous area.
Lecce were 2-1 down against the European giants, thanks in part to a goal from Manchester United flop Rasmus Hojlund.
But as Banda’s team-mates got in position to attack the set piece, Banda dropped to the floor in a terrifying moment.
Medical staff rushed to aid the Zambia international, treating him on the pitch for a number of minutes.
He was eventually transported off the field via a buggy and into a waiting ambulance.
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The entirety of the capacity crowd at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona clapped as news was announced that he was conscious and responsive.
But the longer term outlook was uncertain as he was transported to a nearby hospital for tests.
But now the club have released a statement, providing fans with a positive update on Banda’s condition.
They revealed the star was not only recovering well, but he had already been released from hospital.
The statement read: “Footballer Lameck Banda was discharged this morning from Cardarelli Hospital after a series of tests that yielded negative results.”
It is not known when or if the star will re-join his team-mates this season as they fight for Serie A survival.
The side went on to lose their match against Antonio Conte‘s Napoli 2-1, leaving them hovering just three points clear of the relegation zone.