Marko Arnautovic has revealed that he suffered an on-field "panic attack" while representing Austria, with the ex-West Ham star left feeling "afraid".
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- Inter forward is vastly experienced
- Unable to explain concerning episode
- Was still able to complete 90 minutes
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The experienced forward, who is now on the books of Serie A giants Inter, lined up for his country in a UEFA Nations League play-off clash with Serbia. He was able to complete the full 90 minutes, earning his 121st cap in the process.
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There were, however, fears at one stage that Arnautovic may have to be withdrawn. That is because the stress of international action unexpectedly got the better of a man that is now 35 years of age and has spent his entire career performing at the highest level.
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WHAT MARKO ARNAUTOVIC SAID
Arnautovic told of the mental struggles that he endured during another test of his physical conditioning: "I felt a strong bit of pressure in the upper part of my stomach, at the same time I had a panic attack and I don’t know why.
"The doctor game me a quick look over, gave me a remedy and then everything was back in place and I was able to continue. Suddenly I had nausea and dizziness, maybe it was because of the pain in my knee, a very strong pain in the front of the kneecap. But then everything went well again and I continued to play."
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Arnautovic reiterated that claim when speaking to reporters in the mixed zone afterwards, as he said of a concerning episode that he remains unable to explain: "I suddenly felt afraid, I felt sick and dazed, maybe because of the really strong pain I felt in my knee before."
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