Former Chelsea player Oscar discharged from hospital after heart scare

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been released from hospital, five days after being admitted with a heart issue.

Oscar’s current club, Sao Paulo, said in a statement that the player had been discharged on Sunday.

It added that extensive tests had revealed Oscar had “experienced an episode of vasovagal syncope,” a common cause in fainting after a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate.

“Stable and clinically well throughout his hospital stay, the athlete will now follow a medical program of rest for the next few days,” the statement continued.

Oscar was taken by ambulance to Einstein Hospital Israelita on Tuesday after collapsing during pre-season testing. He was reportedly unconscious for about two minutes and his club said at the time that he “presented a complication with cardiac changes.”

The 34-year-old has a contract with Sao Paulo until 2027. He returned to his boyhood club on a free transfer