Uruguayan player dies after collapsing on the field

Club Nacional announced on social media that Izquierdo's death was a deep pain and left the entire team with endless regret. The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) also posted a message of gratitude and condolences after Izquierdo was confirmed dead in hospital on August 27.

Players worried after Izquierdo was rushed to hospital

Izquierdo was taken to Albert Einstein Hospital after collapsing in the 84th minute of a Copa Libertadores match at Sao Paulo's Morumbi Stadium on August 22. Nacional said he was "stable" but he eventually died.

The hospital announced that Izquierdo suffered a "cardiac arrest related to arrhythmia". Doctors at the hospital had previously said that Izquierdo had been on a ventilator since August 25 and was receiving intensive care.

Uruguayan media reported that Izquierdo's parents and Nacional executives have been at the hospital in Sao Paulo since the incident. Izquierdo is married with two children, the youngest of whom was born in early August.

Uruguay's first and second division matches were suspended over the weekend after news of Izquierdo's health worsened. Sao Paulo players wore Izquierdo's jerseys ahead of the team's 2-1 win over Vitoria in the Brazilian championship on August 25.

Izquierdo suddenly collapsed on the field

Izquierdo's professional career began in 2018 at Cerro. He joined Penarol the following year, but did not get much playing time. The defender then moved to Montevideo Wanderers. His impressive form and effective tackling attracted the attention of San Luis (Mexico) and they joined him in 2021, but Izquierdo quickly returned to Montevideo Wanderers. Izquierdo was signed by Nacional in 2022, played 1 game and then transferred to Liverpool Montevideo.

The defender was one of Liverpool Montevideo's best performers in a season that led the team to the 2023 Uruguayan title, the club's first title in more than a century.

Izquierdo returned to Nacional this year and is competing for a starting spot with veteran Uruguay international Sebastian Coates. He has played 23 games this year and scored one goal.

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