The head coach of the football club "Sochi" Robert Moreno was forced to leave the field during the Russian Cup match against "Krasnodar" due to a hypertensive crisis. The incident occurred during the meeting, which took place in Sochi on Wednesday.
Incident during the match
According to Match TV commentator Roman Naguchev, Moreno was taken to the hospital in an ambulance straight from the field. The club confirmed that the coach had a hypertensive crisis and was hospitalized.
Match results
The third round match of the FONBET Russian Cup group stage ended with a 4:2 victory for Krasnodar. Despite Sochi's efforts, the team was unable to win.
The state of the team and Moreno
Robert Moreno took over Sochi in December 2023. Under his leadership, the team has not yet achieved significant success: in the current season of the Russian championship, Sochi has scored only one point in six matches. In the Russian Cup, the team has one victory, won in a penalty shootout.
Prospects and possible consequences
Moreno's hospitalization not only raised alarm bells about his health, but also called into question his continued involvement with the team. There is no official word yet on how long Moreno will remain in the hospital or when he will be able to return to his duties.
Moreno's situation also highlights the importance of paying attention to the health of coaches and athletes, especially in the intense physical and emotional stress that characterizes professional sports.
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