Diego Maradona is recovering from a successful brain surgery.
Doctors are optimistic about the legendary Argentine footballer's recovery.
According to his neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, the surgery did not cause complications.
“Diego was joking and I am very happy to see him like that,” Sky Sports quoted Luque as saying.
The doctor added that Diego will be under the supervision of specialists for three days, although nothing threatens his life.
This information was confirmed by the lawyer Matthias Morla, representing the interests of Maradona, who currently holds the post of head coach of the Gimnasia and Esgrima club.
“The last medical report was excellent.
Let's be strong and then we'll get through it, ”added Morla.
The hospitalization of Maradona became a few days earlier.
Contrary to suspicions, she was not associated with COVID-19, although some time ago, the specialist was really forced to self-isolate after one of his guards showed signs of the virus.
During the examination, the Argentinean was diagnosed with anemia and dehydration, and a subdural hematoma, a blood clot most often formed as a result of trauma, was found in the brain.
Then it was decided to transfer the ex-footballer to Buenos Aires and conduct an operation.
On the evening of November 4, it became known that the surgical intervention that lasted 80 minutes was successful.
Luque stressed that at the moment it is difficult to predict how the situation will develop.
“Now he is in the postoperative period, and it is difficult to assess his attitude.
Nevertheless, when we removed the drain tube today, he laughed, looked at me, held my hand and, at first impression, was in a good mood, but it is difficult to assess.
Together with the doctors, we will decide when to do the CT scan.
Everything will depend on the recovery process, ”said the neurosurgeon.
Earlier it was reported that the 1986 world champion will undergo rehabilitation in Venezuela or Cuba, but Morla denied these rumors.
According to him, the specialist does not intend to leave his team and will remain at home.
Sky Sports News Latin America expert Tim Vickery said the Argentine could be discharged in a week, and start work a month later.
At the same time, he added that everything will depend on rehabilitation.
“Obviously, given the anamnesis, there were fears that his body would not survive the operation well.
Therefore, now we can be glad that it was successful.
However, we remain with some concern to see how his body will recover from this 80-minute procedure, ”Vickery said.
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On October 30, Maradona celebrated his 60th birthday.
The match of the first round of the Argentinean championships, in which Gimnasia and Esgrima met with Patronato, was dedicated to his anniversary.
Before the starting whistle, a ceremony of honoring the titled football player took place, at which he was handed a commemorative plaque and a cake.
However, he left the stands before the end of the first half.
According to eyewitnesses, it was already clear then that Diego was experiencing health problems.
Luque suggested that the ceremonies in his honor could aggravate the situation.
And Vickery noted that self-isolation could negatively affect his physical and psychological condition, undermined by an incorrect lifestyle.
As for a possible injury that could provoke the formation of a hematoma, then, according to Luke, Maradona himself does not remember whether he hit his head.
The news of the legend's hospitalization shocked football fans around the world.
The most dedicated fans gathered outside the hospital to support him.
They brought with them banners, flags and chanted the name of the Barcelona star and the Argentina national team.
With particular enthusiasm, they received the news that the operation was successful.
“Most of all we want Diego to get out.
He can, because he is the great, the greatest footballer in the world, "- quotes one of the fans of Reuters.
Maradona was supported by well-known representatives of the world of sports.
The former coach of the Argentine national team was approached by Barcelona striker Lionel Messi.
“Diego, all the forces of the world to you.
My family wishes you to get well as soon as possible.
I hug you heartily! "
- wrote Messi on Instgram.
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane also wished Maradona a speedy recovery.
“We all know what kind of person he is and what kind of player he was.
He just turned 60.
I think many people now wish him a speedy recovery, including me.
I hope he will be fine, ”Zidane said at a press conference.
And the Argentine tennis player Diego Schwartzman, after reaching the 1/8 finals of the tournament in Paris, instead of the traditional signature that the winner of the match leaves on the television camera, wrote "Hold on, Diego."
“He is one of my idols.
I love football.
Wherever you go, everyone knows Argentina from Maradona, which is why I left this inscription.
Now it is hard for him, because the day before Diego underwent surgery.
It was successful.
Everyone wants him to recover safely, ”journalist Reem Abulleil quotes Shvartsman.
From one Argentine to another ... a message for Maradona @ dieschwartzman 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WilJnclBH8
- Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 4, 2020