05.04.2026 15:40
It was reported that Mircea Lucescu, who was recently hospitalized due to illness and suffered a heart attack while receiving treatment in the hospital, has deteriorated and has been taken back to intensive care due to not responding to treatment.
Mircea Lucescu, who collapsed at the Romanian National Team's facilities and was taken to the hospital, suffered a heart attack while his treatment continued in the hospital. There has been another development regarding the health status of the 80-year-old experienced coach.
HE WAS TAKEN TO INTENSIVE CARE
According to news in the Romanian press; The condition of Mircea Lucescu, whose treatment is ongoing, worsened and he was taken back to intensive care after not responding to treatment. Bucharest University Hospital announced that the experienced coach was transferred to intensive care, stating, "On Saturday evening, the patient experienced serious heart rhythm disorders, which were immediately treated by the on-call team of the cardiology department. Subsequently, the rhythm disorders intensified and did not respond to treatment. The patient's condition worsened, and he needed to be transferred to the Anesthesia and Intensive Care department. There is currently no new development."
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Romanian National Team had started preparations for a friendly match against Slovakia after the play-off semi-final match against Turkey, but Lucescu collapsed during the technical meeting before the last training session.