Hungary coach collapses within the dugout throughout Nations League conflict in opposition to Netherlands as match is suspended with Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai left in tears

Saturday’s UEFA Nations League recreation between the Netherlands and Hungary in Amsterdam was suspended for greater than 10 minutes as a result of a medical emergency involving a member of the visiting teaching workers.

Referee Jesus Gil Manzano known as play to a halt after Hungary coach Adam Szalai collapsed, with witnesses suggesting that he additionally might have suffered a seizure.

A medical tent was erected round Szalai as therapy was given.

Gamers and workers from each groups regarded shaken, particularly Liverpool midfielder and Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai, who was seen in tears.

However Szoboszlai finally determined, alongside along with his team-mates, that the sport ought to proceed.

The Netherlands went 1-0 up virtually instantly after the restart when former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst transformed a penalty kick.

After the sport was again underway, the Hungarian FA issued an announcement through social media. 

The assertion learn: ‘Adam Szalai fell sick within the first minutes of the Netherlands-Hungary match, however his situation is secure and he’s aware.

‘Minutes in the past, he was transported by ambulance to an Amsterdam hospital for examination.’

Former striker Szalai, 36, scored 26 objectives in 86 senior video games for Hungary between 2009 and 2022. 

He retired from taking part in in July following a profession that noticed him symbolize Basel, Mainz, Hannover, Hoffenheim and Schalke, in addition to the reserve groups of Stuttgart and Actual Madrid. 

Following his retirement, Szalai has been a part of Hungary’s teaching workers since October.

The primary recreation after he was appointed to the function noticed Hungary maintain the Netherlands to a 1-1 attract Budapest.

Nonetheless, Hungary’s hopes of getting one other optimistic consequence in opposition to the Dutch had been dealt a giant blow simply earlier than half-time on Saturday once they conceded a second penalty kick. 

It was transformed by Liverpool ahead Cody Gakpo to make it 2-0 to the house aspect.

Denzel Dumfries then ended all hope of a Hungary comeback when he scored the third aim of the sport halfway by means of the second half. 

Teun Koopmeiners accomplished the scoring late on to wrap up a 4-0 win.

That consequence implies that the Netherlands will end second in League A Group 3, forward of Hungary in third.

However either side nonetheless have one fixture remaining.

Hungary will host group winners Germany on Tuesday, whereas the Netherlands will journey to Zenica to face Bosnia and Herzegovina.