During the UEFA Nations League match between the Netherlands and Hungary at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, there were moments of tension and uncertainty when Adam Szalai, a member of the Hungarian coaching staff, collapsed due to seizures on the Hungarian bench in the 7th minute of the first half.
Hungarian national team doctors quickly attended to Szalai on the field for about 15 minutes, surrounded by the rest of the coaching staff and players to protect his privacy. Subsequently, Szalai was carried off on a stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital. The Hungarian Football Federation reported that he was "stable and conscious" and would remain under observation.
The incident evoked memories of Christian Eriksen's collapse at Euro 2021; however, both Szalai and Eriksen were able to receive emergency medical attention in time, preventing further consequences. The match resumed, and the Netherlands defeated Hungary 4-0 with goals from Weghorst, Gakpo, Dumfries, and Koopmeiners.
Although the Dutch victory was noteworthy, Szalai's well-being was the focal point. The news of his stability was met with relief and underscored the importance of medical protocols in professional football to ensure the health of all those involved in emergencies.
