Atletico Madrid’s medical staff forced to RESUSCITATE Moussa Dembele

Atletico Madrid striker Moussa Dembele fainted and appeared to lose consciousness during a training session on Tuesday.    

The former Lyon striker was filmed stretching out his hamstrings before falling to the ground and lying motionless on the pitch.

Atletico’s medical staff were quick to react and spent several minutes trying to resuscitate the player. 

Moussa Dembele (above) fainted and appeared to lose consciousness during training

Thankfully, the 24-year-old regained consciousness and was able to leave the pitch unassisted. 

Dembele has since gone for medical tests following the worrying episode and reports have stated there is no ‘serious’ concern, claiming the incident was caused by low blood pressure. 

The former Lyon striker was filmed stretching out before falling backwards to the ground

Thankfully, the 24-year-old regained consciousness and was able leave the pitch unassisted

Dembele joined Atletico on a ‘loan with an option to buy’ deal from Lyon in January and was subsequently handed the No 19 shirt, which was previously worn by Diego Costa.

However, he has struggled to cement his place in the team – making just two LaLiga appearances so far.  

However, Diego Simeone is willing to give the striker more opportunities to prove himself, according to Marca.