Former Arsenal striker diagnosed with tuberculosis
Ex-Arsenal star Lucas Perez has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis, according to a heartbreaking report.
The Spanish striker, who now plays for Dutch side PSV, is set to be sidelined for a long time with the illness.
According to De Telegraaf, it is doubtful Perez will play again this season.
In a statement on their website, PSV said: “One of the players of PSV 1 has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. The player is doing well under the circumstances.
“Although the chance of further infection is small, the situation is being closely monitored according to the standard protocols of the GGD.
“The situation was reported to GGD Brabant-Zuidoost. The attending pulmonologist, the PSV medical staff and the GGD Brabant-Zuidoost immediately took all necessary measures.
“Among other things, a source and contact investigation was started and those involved were informed.
“Together with GGD Brabant-Zuidoost, the standard protocols will continue to be followed and implemented.
“For now, there are no indications that people in the vicinity of the infected player have been infected.”
