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Chelsea star Marcos Alonso’s actions in helping fan who had heart attack at Watford

Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso’s actions ensured immediate medical attention was given to the fan who suffered a cardiac arrest during the Blues’ clash with Watford. A supporter was taken to Watford General Hospital, which is in the vicinity of the Hornets’ Vicarage Road, in a stable condition.

The match was halted around the 10th minute of the game with the score still 0-0.

Referee David Coote had initially stopped play due to an injury suffered by Watford left-back Adam Masina.

However, Chelsea’s Alonso was seen furiously gesticulating towards the dugout.

It became clear that the Spaniard was trying to get the attention of medical staff for a supporter in the stand close by.

Alonso was shown desperately trying get the medics to enter the pitch. Staff from both teams could be seen sprinting across the pitch.

They were then led to the fan by other supporters.

The individual, who Amazon Prime reported was a man, received medical attention for nearly half an hour.

Both teams were led off the pitch and into the dressing rooms. It was then reported that the players had agreed not to re-enter the field until they heard positive news about the fan.

The away side went into the match looking to build their lead at the top of the Premier League table, with Watford looking to ease relegation fears.

An ambulance took the supporter to Watford General Hospital, which sits on the same road as Watford’s stadium, where it was announced that they were in a stable condition.

Chelsea vs Watford was suspended in the first-half following the emergency
Chelsea vs Watford was suspended in the first-half following the emergency (Image: Prime Video)

The game was brought to a halt in the 41st minute when Spurs star Sergio Reguilon pointed out something to the referee Andre Marriner on the far side of the pitch.

Players notified the referee after fans got their attention from behind the advertising boards, with Marriner then pausing the game and Eric Dier calling for a defibrillator.

Following those life-saving actions, David Ginola who was on punditry duty for the fixture, was able to share his knowledge on the subject having suffered a cardiac arrest during a charity match back in 2016, after which he fell into a coma.

Following his fall to the ground, fellow footballer Frederic Mendy administered CPR before a team of medics arrived in an ambulance used a defibrillator to save his life.

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