Leeds, May 18, 2025 — In a shocking turn of events at Leeds United’s Thorp Arch training ground this morning, two senior players reportedly collapsed during a routine training session, prompting immediate medical response and hospitalisation.
Eyewitnesses at the session stated that the players showed signs of distress midway through drills before suddenly collapsing within minutes of each other. Medical staff on-site acted swiftly, providing first aid before emergency services were called.
The identities of the affected players have not yet been officially confirmed by the club. However, sources close to the team have indicated that both individuals were part of the regular first-team squad and had no known pre-existing medical conditions.
A statement from Leeds United’s press office released shortly after the incident read:
“This morning, two of our players experienced serious medical issues during training. They were immediately attended to by our medical team and have since been transferred to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The safety and health of our players is our utmost priority, and we are working closely with medical professionals to determine the cause. We ask for privacy and respect for the individuals involved and their families at this time.”
Club supporters and football fans around the world have flooded social media with messages of concern and solidarity, hoping for the speedy recovery of the affected players.
More information is expected to be released once the players’ conditions have been assessed and their families notified.
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SAD NEWS: Leeds United Players Collapse During Training, Rushed to Hospital for Treatment
Leeds, May 18, 2025 — In a shocking turn of events at Leeds United’s Thorp Arch training ground this morning, two senior players reportedly collapsed during a routine training session, prompting immediate medical response and hospitalisation.
Eyewitnesses at the session stated that the players showed signs of distress midway through drills before suddenly collapsing within minutes of each other. Medical staff on-site acted swiftly, providing first aid before emergency services were called.
The identities of the affected players have not yet been officially confirmed by the club. However, sources close to the team have indicated that both individuals were part of the regular first-team squad and had no known pre-existing medical conditions.
A statement from Leeds United’s press office released shortly after the incident read:
“This morning, two of our players experienced serious medical issues during training. They were immediately attended to by our medical team and have since been transferred to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The safety and health of our players is our utmost priority, and we are working closely with medical professionals to determine the cause. We ask for privacy and respect for the individuals involved and their families at this time.”
Club supporters and football fans around the world have flooded social media with messages of concern and solidarity, hoping for the speedy recovery of the affected players.
More information is expected to be released once the players’ conditions have been assessed and their families notified.
