Former Manchester United defender, Daley Blind has been diagnosed with a serious heart condition after complaining of dizziness against Valencia in the Champions League.
After undergoing series of medical examinations, it has now been confirmed that Daley Blind who now plays for Ajax will spend time on the sidelines due to this latest development.
Ajax released in a statement that Daley Blind is out of action indefinitely with reports claiming that he may not play again this season. Tests carried out on the 29-year-old Netherlands international revealed he has has heart muscle inflammation also known as Cardiomyopathy.
“Daley Blind has been diagnosed with heart muscle inflammation.
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— Daley Blind (@BlindDaley) December 21, 2019
“The central defender has undergone an extensive medical examination in recent days, following the dizziness that briefly bothered him during the Ajax – Valencia match.
“It was then decided to place a subcutaneous ICD with Blind, a device that is applied under the skin,” Ajax explained in a statement.