Brighton forward Julio Enciso has revealed he nearly died after fainting on a plane while on international duty.
The 20-year-old Paraguayan footballer claims สมัคร ufabet he almost died before being rescued by another passenger.
Encio came on as a 73rd-minute substitute in Brighton’s 3-2 comeback win over Spurs on Sunday before flying to South America where Paraguay will face Ecuador in Quito.
On the plane, Encio felt unwell, and since arriving in Ecuador, he has been detailing his travel experiences.
“My head hurts, I almost died, I fainted on the plane,” the attacking midfielder said, according to Sport Witness.
“I had no energy at all. I couldn’t walk and couldn’t sleep. At one point I got up to go to the bathroom and felt like I was going to fall.”
“A man grabbed me and pulled me forward. He gave me a coke and Japanese soup, which made me feel better.”
Brighton star hopes to be fully fit for Thursday’s clash with Ecuador
Paraguay then host Venezuela next Tuesday in a crucial World Cup qualifier.
Despite his young age, Encio is already a key player for his country, having made 19 appearances since making his debut in 2021.
However, Enzio has yet to start for Brighton in the Premier League under Fabian Herzeler, with all five of his league appearances coming as a substitute.