Monday, May 26, 2025 - Arsenal legend, Tomas Rosicky, was taken into intensive care last week due to heart-related issues.
Rosicky, 44, who is currently the sporting director of
Sparta Prague, suffered this health scare following issues with his heart,
although Rosicky has since been discharged and is now being cared for at home,
according to the club.
In a statement, Sparta Prague said: 'Our sporting director,
Tomas Rosicky was unexpectedly hospitalised in the intensive care unit last
Tuesday due to heart-related issues.
'Neither Tomas nor the club will disclose further details.
Fortunately, no surgery was required. Tomas, you have our full support. We're
all thinking of you.
'Until this official announcement, only a few closest
members of the club and his family were aware of the situation.
'Given the seriousness of the matter, both the club and
Tomas chose to communicate publicly only after he was released into home care
late last week.'
Rosicky, who has overseen two Czech titles for Sparta during
his tenure, also released a statement providing fans with an update on his
health.
'As a player and sporting director, I've always gone all in,' he explained.
'Full effort, no hesitation. But this situation has shown me
that I need to take better care of myself.
'Poor lifestyle habits, lack of physical activity, and
family predispositions unfortunately brought me here.
'The good news is that I'm expected to make a full recovery,
though I'm currently unable to carry out the demanding responsibilities of a
sporting director.
'I'll remain in touch with my colleagues as we've always
operated as a team. We have a clear vision, strategy, and structured processes
in place. The guys will take care of it.'
Rosicky spent 10 years at the Emirates between 2006 and
2016, racking up 247 appearances for the Gunners.
He retired from football in 2017 back at his boyhood club
Sparta Prague and became their sporting director in 2018, a role he has held
ever since.
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